Description :In this paper discusses about the significance and historical background of traditional theatre Kutiyattam which is the enactment of Sanskrit drama, traditionally held in the temples of Kerala since ancient times. It is a theatre of ritualistic worship (natyayajna) confined to the Chakyar community, and is performed with great devotion and a spirit of propitiation of the deity, with the observance of religious rituals.
Description :Translated from Malayalam
Source :Sangeet Natak Akademi
Type :Article
Received From :Sangeet Natak Akademi
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Chakyar, Ammannur Madhava
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Kerala
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2017-07-10T03:05:19Z
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2017-07-10T03:05:19Z
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Translated from Malayalam
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1994
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In this paper discusses about the significance and historical background of traditional theatre Kutiyattam which is the enactment of Sanskrit drama, traditionally held in the temples of Kerala since ancient times. It is a theatre of ritualistic worship (natyayajna) confined to the Chakyar community, and is performed with great devotion and a spirit of propitiation of the deity, with the observance of religious rituals.
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