#kathakali

[molkolsdal]

Kathakali dancer, New Delhi, India

Earl & Nazima Kowall

#kathakali #fashion #flowers #jewellery #new delhi #India #earl kowall #nazima kowall #women #dance

[sajan-sajan-teri-dulhan]

Ohh to be a classical dancer 🫶🏻✨

#classic academia #kathakali #dance #indian aesthetic #spilled ink #tumnblr #desi #desi shit posting #spilled quotes #desiblr #indian tumblr #desi stuff #desi tag

[anouchan-jpg]

Shanta Rao

Photographer: Avedon, Richard

The New York Public Library Digital Collections

#kathakali #bharatnatyam #kuchipudi #indian women #classical dance #desi culture #indian culture #portrait photography #Shanta Rao #dancecore

[euph0synee]

it is so irritating to me that how these stupid dance shows do not have any respect for the classical dances like ?!?!? i bet u my whole fucking life that these stupid dance show's so called "judges" can't do any type of classical dance and yet they go on shitting stuff like "ur dance was nice but a fusion or a different form would be even better" from they mouth like yk what else would be better? u stop breathing. yeah.

like the amount of disrespect they show to these superior dance forms like Bharatnatyam and kathak and all by fusioning them with these so called international dances like no disrespect to international dance forms but they are in no way superior to our own classical dance forms. a classical dancer goes through so much during their dance trainings. a ballerina is respected because her foot suffers so much in her dance trainings learning ballet so why are these classical dancers not getting THEIR respect that they DESERVE. look at a classical dancer's feet. it would not be soft cute uwu rather it would be hardened and will have calluses that shows the years wirth of trainings and pains they suffered yet u want to mix that dance form with other dance forms? just bc u think that the classical dance form alone is 'boring'?

Art is something that is beyond culture and traditions, i agree but that does not mean one has to lose their originality, their identity to cater to someone else's standards. if a classical dancer only performs classical dance it is NOT 'boring', it is NOT 'less talented' than others. please stop. stop making it seem like a classical dancer needs to have some international dance forms mixed/fusioned with their original dance forms to looks more 'interesting'.

#classical dance #bharatnatyam #kathakali #kuchipudi #odissi #manipuri #kathak #dance shows #dance india dance

[thereader-radhika]

The Most Heartening Friends' Meet-up Ever

Kuchela alsoknown as Sudama is a childhood friend of Krishna. They were classmates at Sandipani Maharshi's ashramam. But upon reaching adulthood, Krishna became the ruler of Dvaraka, and Sudama remained an impoverished villager. His wife implored him to meet his old friend and request for some financial assistance.

He sets out to Dwaraka with a bundle of rice flakes. Krishna and Rukmini welcome him with so much love and treat him royally, which embarassed him. He doesn't mention anything about his situation or the gift of rice flakes. The poem mentioned in the post deals with their casual conversation.

But all knowing Krishna asks for rice flakes and Rukmini stops him from eating too much. Kuchelan returns to his home after some time, without asking for anything. But he is amazed when he reaches his village for his home have been conveyed to a palace with a lot of riches. He and his wife enjoy their newly found wealth and status with humility.

This Kathakali performance based on the story of Krishna and Kuchela is called "Kuchelavritham"

A shorter modern version (starts from 'Medura Bhakti Ulla')

Ajitha Hare Jaya Madhava Vishnu!

Unconquerable one! Hari! Jaya! Madhava! Vishnu!

Ajamukhadeva Nata!

He who is worshiped by other gods like Brahma

Vijaya Sarathe Sadhu Dwijan Onnu Parayunnu

Charioteer of Arjuna, this poor Brahmin is telling you

Sujana Sangamam Ettam Sukrithanivaha Sulabhamathanu Niyatham 

 Association with noble people is indeed meritorious and rare

Paladinamayi Njanum Balabhadranuja! Ninne

Nalamodu Kanmathinu Kaliyalle Ruchikkunnu.

Brother of Balarama, I have been yearning to visit you since a long time. I am not joking.

Kaalavishamam Kondu Kamam Sadichathilla

I was unable to fulfill my desire (to come and meet you) due to difficulties and obstacles

Neela Neeradavarna! Mridula Kamalaruchiranayana!Nrihare!

The one with the color of blue clouds! The one with eyes like soft lotus petals! The one had took the form of a lion!

Adyapi Bhawal Kripa Vidyothanamakum Padyati Elkkuvathinu Bhagyam Undakuka Moolam

Now, since I am fortunate be enlightened by the earthen dust your grace,

Chaidyare! Janmaphalamee Dwijanenthu Venam?

Enemy of Chedi King, Sishupalan. What gift can this Brahmin desire more?

Hridhyam Tavaka Vrittam Mozhikilula Uraga Patium Adhuna

Your news is dearest to my heart. If those news are told, even Anantha will be swayed.

Medurabhaktiyulla Madrisham Sukhamanye

For the most devoted ones like me, there can be no other feeling than pleasure.

Vadamillaho Dukham Badhikkayilla Noonam

There is no arguing about it (no doubt). We won't  be affected by sorrow

Yadavadhipia Ninne! Hridi Chinta Nidanena,

The leader of the Yadavas! If I perpetually think of you in my mind, Modam me Valarunnu! Karuna Varanamarunasahaja Ketana!

My Happiness increases! Please have mercy, the one who has Aruna's brother (Garuda) the insignia!

I am from Kerala.

@kathaniii

#aloukik 2023 #Kerala #kathakali #krishna art #Krishna #hindu #vishnu #Youtube

[indianencyclopedia]

Indian Kathakali dancers are some of the most skilled performers in the world. They bring to life the vibrant and colorful stories of Indian mythology through their intricate movements, dramatic facial expressions, and ornate costumes.

https://www.indianetzone.com/18/indian_kathakali_dancers.htm

#kathakali #kathakalidancer #performing arts #artists #classical dance #folk art

[gulfu]

"Kaatala Sthree" by Kathakali artist @jayasankarm.palipurm Shot with Fujifilm XH2 + Fujinon XF 30mm #fujifilm #xf30mmf28 #fujifilmxh2 #kathakali #keralaart #colourful #portraitphotography #facepainting #fujifilm_xseries #gulfuphotography #keraladiaries #theyyam #artforms #portrait_shots #fujifilmxindia #portraitvision #portrait_perfection #hiphoptamizha (at Nedumbassery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-LxjZvXSM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fujifilm #xf30mmf28 #fujifilmxh2 #kathakali #keralaart #colourful #portraitphotography #facepainting #fujifilm_xseries #gulfuphotography #keraladiaries #theyyam #artforms #portrait_shots #fujifilmxindia #portraitvision #portrait_perfection #hiphoptamizha

[firefly-nightsky]

I made this a long while back when I was in school ! Revisiting and i am quit proud of the little me ! (Cause I really didn't know any basics at that time just let my brush flow )

#Kathakali #art #acrylic on paper

[spadefreak]

#illustration #acrylic #pixel art #painting #photoshop #portrait #kathakali #digital art #digital painting #ibispaint art #jerom vadakkan

[vinayyi]

Visit

#tradition #photographers on tumblr #traditional art #kerala #keralaart #artform #art #theyyam #kathakali #india

[theforgottendaydreamer]

Today I got the chance to see irl kathakali and odissi performances and I'm still in awe. I also watched a small section narrating the birth of Parvati but I can't remember the name of the theatre, sadly.

It was simply amazing, I still can't believe I got to see those performances!

#indian theatre #traditional indian theatre #kathakali #odissi #orissa #maharashtra #seriously watch it if you have the chance. irl it's even better. the power the dancers have- mindblowing #theatre

[arjuna-vallabha]

Kathakali dance scene where Bhima kills Dusashana, Kerala, photo by Arun Joseph

#kathakali #sacred dance #dharma people #kerala

[jacqui-dennett]

Glasgow Mela Festival June 2022

Today I visited the Glasgow Mela Festival for a few hours and learned about an Indian dance form known as Kathakali.

‘Kathakali’, an Indian classical dance form, is associated with storytelling. It is a dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala. Similar to other Indian classical dance arts, the story in ‘Kathakali’ is also communicated to audiences through footwork and impressive gestures of face and hands complimented with music and vocal performance. However it can be distinguished from the others through the intricate and vivid make-up, unique face masks and costumes worn by dancers, also from their style and movements that reflect the age-old martial arts and athletic conventions prevalent in Kerala and surrounding regions. Traditionally performed by male dancers, it developed in courts and theatres of Hindu regions contrary to other Indian classical dances which predominantly developed in Hindu temples and monastic schools. Although not clearly traceable, this classical dance form is considered to have originated from temple and folk arts that trace back to 1st millennium CE or before.

Here are a couple of images from today, to show your the costume and facial expression

#nqphotography2021 #nqphotography #nqphotoblog #event #festival #mela #mela festival #kathakali #dance #culture #cultural #heritage #storytelling #loction

[indianencyclopedia]

The technique of Indian Classical dance as mentioned in numerous treatises begins with Natyashastra and progress through the medieval works of 16th and 17th Centuries. Indian dance synthesizes the techniques of other arts to evolve an art which was considered the most significant of all.

https://www.indianetzone.com/50/technique_indian_classical_dance.htm

#kuchipudi #classicaldance #kathak #kathakali #bharatnatyam

[gulfu]

"Kaatalan" by Kathakali artist @kalamandalamharikrishnan Shot with Fujifilm XH2 + Fujinon XF 30mm #fujifilm #xf30mmf28 #fujifilmxh2 #fujifilmxindia #kathakali #keralaart #colourful #portraitphotography #facepainting #fujifilm_xseries #gulfuphotography #keraladiaries #theyyam #artforms #portrait_shots (at Thrissur,kerela) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrBm37v9T0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fujifilm #xf30mmf28 #fujifilmxh2 #fujifilmxindia #kathakali #keralaart #colourful #portraitphotography #facepainting #fujifilm_xseries #gulfuphotography #keraladiaries #theyyam #artforms #portrait_shots

[pujapujari]

Kathakali Face Wooden Block T-Light Candle Holder

Unveiling our Kathakali Face Wooden Block T-Light Candle Holder, a work of art where artistry meets ambiance. This meticulously handcrafted candle holder celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage of India and the mesmerizing beauty of Kathakali dance. Each piece is a testament to the passion and precision that brings this cultural icon to life.

Purchase it here: https://www.pujanpujari.com/shop/kathakali-face-wooden-block-t-light-candle-holder/

#spiritual #temple #festival #india #ritual #hinduism #pooja #kathakali #tealight holder #tea light candles #candle stand #candle holder