Kathakali in Kerala

[sadrihsihs]

I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.

[shantanukhandkar]

I love it!!!! Gene Simmons could learn a few things here!!

[sft003]

RAW.. This goes beyond language, this goes to the brain..

[jaida786]

he rolled his eyes reallyyy good... that was cooll

[hitesh944]

This has such a deep profound meaning in the language of spirituality..if we all see within then we realise that we too are like this demon who understands her ugliness same we wud..so much of dirt within ...lets get blessed to gets cleansed !!!

[rodrigordjazzz]

cualees el kathakali original no es de la india ? es un ritual religioso no?

y las mujeres pueden interpretar kathakali? estoy re perdido alguine puede ayudarme por favor y de paso las indias son hermosas porque no pueden hacer estos rituales?

[deepam08]

i wished i understood what they speak and sing

[siskue2007]

@deepam08 believe me as i am from Kerala

its difficult even for us to understand a word ...LOL

[thephilosopherkartik]

Kathakali is the most unique of all classical Indian dance forms, and not just because of the costumes! While other dance forms tend to convey the essence of the lyrics with subtle and suggestive gestures and expressions; Kathakali actually 'exaggerates' them!

[sijothankam]

that is not coconut that is the "vaazha koombu"

means the ending portion of the bunch of banana fruit

[MacDad1992]

I can smell the coconut oil from here.

[nottylibrarian4u]

sure they looks like missiles :P

[halfrek]

One of the most amazing comprehensive dances ever.

[hyperstone6]

this is the freakiest theater play I've ever seen (so far ;D )

[MADMANJIBARO]

Head & Shoulders...

India

[jerkosome]

they look like two missiles honestly.. lol

[mangalan108]

we SAW this in keranaguplaay

[MaluTiger89]

thanks for sharing...im doin a research paper on this...very helpful

[lamissreka]

@MaluTiger89

Im doing a research paper on this too:D is it for IB theatre?

[surinameasianindian]

Aiswarya rai is best player in this form too.

[siskue2007]

@surinameasianindian No.... and Females usually dont dance Kathakali...its a male dominated field

[machadovaco]

where is this from?

[thecritiquevirtuoso]

south western coast of India.

[machadovaco]

do you know the meaning of it, i mean is it like a prayer, or just some celebration?

[thecritiquevirtuoso]

it's not a prayer... it's a type of dance/drama theater. This one for example tells of Hindu deities. (Katha= story Kali= dance)

[machadovaco]

thanks for the answers, its preety interesting, how do you know so much about this?

[prakashjk]

it is in kerala state,india

[alxcd]

love it so intense~!

[incubusjane]

i am in love with kathakali its amazing

[Jibi01]

who are u to comment on one cultural art???

[vaidyanathan63]

Dear, If you do not know about a subject or you have no idea of what you are speaking........ please keep QUIET. There are crores and crores of other subject UNDER THE SUN, which you commen upon.

[Sarmaji76]

Those who comment first try to understand what it is. Also I'd like to say as Malayalis are spread globally, they respect the culture wherever they are and they merge to them. So the absconding BRAHMOS3 in whichever transitions comeback the lover's of Kathakali will appreciate if he/she can understand this art. That's our culture appreciating not passing obnoxious comments.

[boycottkerala]

@Sarmaji76 They are the worst uncivilized animal abusers.

[chadsexinton]

this is scary

[hdnayak]

the foot movements are not visible but still it is a very good video

[eemaa26]

what's the story line?

[mig1355]

this...is....THE BEST VIDEO EVEEEEEEEEEERRRRR

[sakredfire]

haha reminds me of kabuki

[llivi]

naggyon brutál

[sandhaeliya]

very interesting dance!

[tailor10]

this is different but thats wat makes it unique nice dance

[quee0076]

This is weird, innit? Good eye action though.

[paquitor]

Great!!!