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Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
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1. Samudra Performing Arts
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Samudra is the improvisational dance troupe with Action-flowing, flexible, vital, graceful, vigorous which speaks of the multi phase of life none distinct. Through this dance forms we are trying to interact with our curious audiences on human values and global issues of life. With their contemporary innovation we aim to create harmony and brotherhood among the citizens of the world.
2. Samskrithy Center for Indian Performing Arts
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Punarjani Traditional Village
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4.5 based on 1,077 reviews
Reviewed By cmjfbaof - Greater Sydney, Australia
The Martial Arts show is unique to Kerala and the show at the Punarjani is wonderful. The Master is Mr. Unni Gurukal, who does an extraordinary job with his team. The fire show is truly exceptional
4. Theyyam
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Theyyam is a form of worship where man dons the guise of God and propitiates the Gods through possessed dancing; Theyyam is also known by the name Kaliyaattom. The performance of Theyyam is supposed to make life prosperous and remove all hazards. Theyyam is perhaps the most significant ritualistic art form of Kerala - God's Own Country.
Reviewed By kinitaac - San Francisco, United States
I rarely book through a travel agent but TravelKannur was able to organize our five day trip for four people amazingly! Santosh and Asha worked with my requests and were very adaptive. The price they quoted was fantastic and included lodging and most meals, in addition to the Theyyam performances (a Northern Keralan Hindu religious ceremony that happens in the winter). All four of us were completely blown away by the Theyyam. Some was in a local temple and others were held in the private temples of people's homes. Every ritual was astounding and felt like the real deal--not just a performance put on for spectators. TravelKannur are definitely the top experts on experiencing this. They were also able to book us an amazing overnight houseboat, as well as hotels/homestays that were right on the beach. It often felt like we had a private beach just 20 feet away. If you are at all interested in experiencing Theyyam or the unspoiled Kannur/Kasaragod/Bekal area, this is definitely the best and most economical way to do it.
5. JT Performing Arts Center
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
JTPac is conceptualized as an ecosystem to preserve, sustain, promote and nurture the performing arts traditions of India and the world. It is a habitat where art dwells in the soul of everyone associated with it.
6. See India Foundation Kathakali Theater
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Greenix Village
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4.0 based on 222 reviews
Wonderful demonstration Kathakali make-up; short demonstration of 9 facial expressions depicting particular moods/actions ideas/places; performance, Martial arts (KAlaripayattu Show), Theyyam, a temple ritual art form, performance, Mohiniyattom dance, Bharathanatyam Dnace etc. Other facilities - A Cultural Museum, Restaurant-Dosas and Pancakes, Ayurvedic massage centre, Buddha art Gallery, Noana Souvenier Shop etc.
Reviewed By 154brigidf
I have seen my share of cultural performances and this one by far is the most professional - from the makeup session to the quality of the costumes to the engagement of the actors. This was a session for tourists and having ridden in a car for hours that day - a long performance in a language unknown to me would have been good visually but hard to sit through. This was a concise performance which included a description of the kathakali dance form, visual and vocal explanation of the facial expressions and amazing use of the actor's eyes, included a martial arts piece and a short performance of a 'play' - say a one act play. Amazing. The Greenix Village has a 'museum' room which gives greater detail about what you will see and the history of the art form. Silly me, I assumed it was a 'dinner performance' - how American is that? But we had time to see the museum, catch a quick dinner nearby and still be back in time to seethe end of the makeup application before the show began. Contrary to what another viewer said about not a good event for kids- there was a japanese couple with 2 under 6 year old girls - the children loved it. The actors were so expressive with their faces and their hand movements - that the children were imitating/copying them. It helped that the girls sat in the first row of chairs - nothing to distract them from the stage. HIghly recommended. If I was alone - I would check out the other kathakali center in Cochin also - as reviews say there is music there nightly.
8. Tholpavakoothu Keralapuppetry
Tholpavakoothu is a traditional art form performed at bhadrakali temples palakkad malappuram thrissur districts.Tholpavakoothu performed in temples at a permenent stage called koothu madamsin front of badhrakali temples. It is said to have originated in the 18th century is also known as pavakoothu (puppet play) or nizhalattam (shadow play). This entertainment art is performed on a special stage called koothumadam in the temple courtyard. Puppets (pavakal), usually representing four characters from the Ramayana, are arranged behind a long white screen, in front of bright wick lamps. The puppets made of deer skin are made to dance to songs from the Kamba Ramayana (the Tamil version of the epic). The performance starts late at night and continues up to daybreak. Tholpavakoothu, literally meaning ‘leather puppet play’, is a ritual art performed during the annual festivals in the Kaali temples of Palakkad district. The theme of the play is based on the Kamba Ramayana, narrated in a dictio
