Browsing: Kathakali

 This final work of Kottayam Thampuran is also recognized as his most accomplished. Chronologically the story runs concurrently with Kalyanasowgandhikam,…

 The play begins with a beautiful contrast of emotions (rasa) between the enraged Bhima and pacifist Yudhishtira. After Yudhisthira placates…

 In Kirmeeravadham, the plot characters, and theatrical possibilities are much more evolved than in Bakavadham. The play is usually divided…

(Slaying of Demon Baka) Rivalry between Kauravas and Pandavas, paternal cousins, for the throne of Hastinapuram forms the central story…

The wedding of Seetha Seethaswayamvaram is the second aattakatha in Kottarakkara Thampuran’s Ramayana octalogy. The story play traces the incidents…

The wedding of Rugmini Ashwathi Thirunal Ramavarma penned this tale from Bhagavatha Purana as an aattakatha in late 18th century.…

The Rise of Ravana Penned by Kallekkulangara Raghavapisharody in 18th century, the original script traces the story from Ravana’s grandfather…

Victory of Ravana  Penned by Kareendran Kilimanoor Rajarajavarma in the first half of 19th century, this play depicts Ravana attaining…

Victory of Bali Authored by Kalloor Neelakantan Namboodiripad in early 19th century, Balivijayam depicts how the arrogant Ravana is humbled…

The slaying of Bali The glorious art form of Kathakali was originated as Ramanattam by Kottarakkara Thampuran in late seventeenth…