{"id":3227,"date":"2021-03-17T01:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T01:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:56:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:56:32","slug":"most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Most Popular Art and Dance forms in Kerala [with Images]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a> is nothing less than a sanctum of \u201cKala\u201d (Art). The cultural heritage and religious influence have been the main source of birth to many art forms in this land known as \u201cGod\u2019s own country. The state is known to have its unique styles of art forms which mainly consist of mythological dance drama, colorful costumes, heavy make-up, and exquisite dance forms with mudras (Finger and palm movements) and vivid expressions.<\/p>\n<p>While some of these art forms showcase different colors of emotions of human life in a dance drama or poetry, some exhibit craft skills and even martial art expertise. Let us get familiar with some of the most popular art and dance forms of Kerala:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#25-most-famous-art-and-dance-forms-of-kerala\" >25 Most Famous Art and Dance Forms of Kerala:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#1-kathakali\" >#1. Kathakali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#2-mohiniyattam\" >#2. Mohiniyattam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#3-theyyam\" >#3. Theyyam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#4-ottamthullal\" >#4. Ottamthullal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#5-kutiyattam\" >#5. Kutiyattam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#6-nangiar-koothu\" >#6. Nangiar Koothu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#7-kalaripayattu\" >#7. Kalaripayattu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#8-velakali\" >#8. Velakali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#9-kavadiyattam\" >#9. Kavadiyattam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#10-patayani\" >#10. Patayani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#list-of-other-popular-dance-forms-of-kerala\" >List of other Popular Dance Forms of Kerala:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#11-sanghakali\" >#11. Sanghakali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#12-thiruvathirakali\" >#12. Thiruvathirakali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#13-kakkarissi-kali\" >13. Kakkarissi Kali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#14-marakkalattom\" >14. Marakkalattom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#15-poorakkali\" >15. Poorakkali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#16-bhadrakali-thullal\" >16. Bhadrakali Thullal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#17-arjuna-nritham\" >17. Arjuna Nritham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#18-mudiyettu\" >18. Mudiyettu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#19-dappu-kali\" >19. Dappu Kali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#20-kolkali\" >#20. Kolkali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#21-kothamooriyattam\" >#21. Kothamooriyattam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#22-sarpam-thullal\" >#22. Sarpam Thullal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#23-ayyappan-vilakku\" >#23. Ayyappan Vilakku<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#24-panna\" >#24. Panna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/#25-kaduva-kali\" >#25. Kaduva Kali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25-most-famous-art-and-dance-forms-of-kerala\"><\/span>25 Most Famous Art and Dance Forms of Kerala:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-kathakali\"><\/span><strong>#1. Kathakali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kathakali-Kerala-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kathakali most popular dance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kathakali-Kerala-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kathakali-Kerala-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kathakali-Kerala-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kathakali-Kerala-3-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kathakali is one of the most popular dance forms not only in Kerala but also in India. This 300-year-old classical dance form has its own magnitude due to its unique dance movements, substantial mudras (movement of palm and hand), remarkable costumes, and spectacular presentation of human emotions through expressions.<\/p>\n<p>The most attractive part of this art is the 5 types of make-up with paints of different colors which is known as Vesham. Each type of Vesham signifies a special character in the dance. These are Pacha, Kathi, Minukku, Kari, and Thadi. Mythological charters are played in the dance dramas of this art form.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-december\/\">Unmissable December Destinations in Kerala<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-november\/\">Discover the Best Places in Kerala This November<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-mohiniyattam\"><\/span><strong>#2. Mohiniyattam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mohiniyattam-Kerala-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam Indian classical dance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mohiniyattam-Kerala-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mohiniyattam-Kerala-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mohiniyattam-Kerala-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Mohiniyattam-Kerala-1-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Mohiniyattam dance form is a very elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">classical dance form of Kerala<\/a>.<\/strong> This ancient dance form is said to have its roots in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-kerala\/\">temples of Kerala<\/a> as it used to be performed by Devadasis in temples and this was the reason why it used to be called Dasiattam for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>In this solo performance, a woman dresses in dazzling costumes and jewelry and captivates the audience with her subtle and elegant dance movements and interesting expressions.<\/p>\n<p>This dance form has gained so much popularity in the last few years that many people from different parts of the world have started taking lessons in this art form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Find out the Packages for Kerala:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">Kerala Package for 9 Nights 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Days Kerala Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-kerala-itinerary.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-karnataka-kerala-tour-package.html\">Karnataka &amp; Kerala Package 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-night-5-days-kerala-houseboat-backwater.html\">5 Days Kerala Houseboat Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">Kerala With Goa Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-kerala-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Kerala Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-munnar-alleppey-itinerary.html\">Munnar Tour Package for 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-munnar-itinerary.html\">2 Nights 3 Days Munnar Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-theyyam\"><\/span><strong>#3. Theyyam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2.jpg\" alt=\"Theyyam famous ritual art form\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Theyyam-kerala-2-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most interesting fact about <strong>Kerala&#8217;s art<\/strong> form is that the majority of these have evolved from temple rituals involving the mythological stories of gods and goddesses. Theyyam is one of these types of rituals of North Kerala which is said to have 400 variations.<\/p>\n<p>This art form is presented with the performers dressed in exotic makeup and vibrant costumes to the tunes of various musical instruments like Kurumkuzal, Chenda, Veekkuchenda, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Many temples of Karivalloor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kannur-tours\/\">Kannur<\/a>, Nileswaram, Cherukunnu, Kunnathoorpadi and many more places hold Theyyam performances every year.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-december\/\">Explore the Best Places in South India this December<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-ottamthullal\"><\/span><strong>#4. Ottamthullal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ottamthullal-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Ottamthullal art form in Kerala\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ottamthullal-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ottamthullal-Kerala-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ottamthullal-Kerala-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Ottamthullal-Kerala-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This art form is famous for its unique presentation but also for its entertainment factor. This ancient art form used to be presented to criticize the kings and leaders of society in a humorous way.<\/p>\n<p>This solo performer wears green make-up and elaborates costumes and entertains the audience with hand movements, expressions, and jumping to evoke laughter from the audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ottamthullal<\/strong> needs attention to be preserved as a valuable art form of Kerala as it is slowly losing its value and existence in the modern era.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-itinerary-18-days.html\">Embark on an 18-Day India Tour \u2013 Book Your Route<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-kutiyattam\"><\/span><strong>#5. Kutiyattam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kutiyattam-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Kutiyattam old form of theater\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kutiyattam-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kutiyattam-Kerala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kutiyattam-Kerala-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kutiyattam-Kerala-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kutiyattam is a famous temple art form<\/strong>. It is a drama which is presented by both men and women together.<\/p>\n<p>This art form is based on Natyasastra wherein the male performers from the Chakkiyar community and female performers from the Nangiyar community perform inside the temples for 6 to 20 days.<\/p>\n<p>The main attractions of this art form are the recitations of Sanskrit verses with a musical background of drums and cymbals.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Check also folk dance of Karnataka: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/traditional-folk-dances-of-karnataka\/\">Discover the Traditional Folk Dances of Karnataka<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-nangiar-koothu\"><\/span><strong>#6. Nangiar Koothu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nangiar-Koothu-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Nangi\u01cer K\u016bthu or Nangyar Koothu allied traditional art of Kutiyattam\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nangiar-Koothu-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nangiar-Koothu-Kerala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nangiar-Koothu-Kerala-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nangiar-Koothu-Kerala-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This solo dance performance which has been a traditional art form for more than 1000 years is a very famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">art form in Kerala<\/a>. In this dance form, Sree Krishna Charitham is presented by a female performer in the temples.<\/p>\n<p>This performer is known as Nangyaramma. Mudras and the facial expressions of the performer enthrall the audience throughout the performance.<\/p>\n<p>This art form can be enjoyed at some famous temples like Vadakkumnathan, Koodal Manikyam, Sri Krishna temple, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-kalaripayattu\"><\/span><strong>#7. Kalaripayattu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kalaripayattu-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial arts and fighting system\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kalaripayattu-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kalaripayattu-Kerala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kalaripayattu-Kerala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kalaripayattu-Kerala-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>This martial art<\/strong> form is the father of all modern martial art forms. This traditional fighting art form used to be practiced by the ancient warriors to gain strength and learn self-defense. This powerful art form involves vigorous activities like jumping, running, and somersault.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the features of this combat form are oil massages, the use of various weapons like a dagger, sword, spears, etc., and involvement of medicinal practices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-velakali\"><\/span><strong>#8. Velakali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Velakali-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Velakali traditional martial dance of Kerala \" width=\"800\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Velakali-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Velakali-Kerala-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Velakali-Kerala-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Velakali-Kerala-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>This art form is a type of martial dance<\/strong> wherein the performers showcase highly energetic body movements with swords and shields to the tunes of musical instruments like Maddalam, Kombu, Kuzhal, etc in <strong>temples in South Kerala<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This performance is very famous at Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna temple where it was originated by the army chief Mathoor Panicker of the Chempakasserri army.<\/p>\n<p>This dance form is believed to depict the war between the Kauravas and Pandavas in the great epic the Mahabharata.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Kerala Destinations Visit by Months:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-january\/\">Kerala Tour in January for Best Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-kerala-in-february\/\">Visit Kerala in February for Famous Destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-march\/\">Tourist Places Visit Kerala in March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-april\/\">Kerala Visit in April for Popular Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-kerala-in-may\/\">In May Tourist Destinations Visit in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/beautiful-places-to-visit-kerala-in-june\/\">Kerala Travel in June for Best Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-august\/\">August Kerala Visit for Best Destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-september\/\">Places to Visit Kerala in September<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-october\/\">Visit Kerala in October for Famous Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-december\/\">Kerala Holiday Destinations Visit in December<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-kavadiyattam\"><\/span><strong>#9. Kavadiyattam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kavadiyattam-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Kavadiyattam most common ritual dance\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kavadiyattam-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kavadiyattam-Kerala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kavadiyattam-Kerala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kavadiyattam-Kerala-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kavadiyattam is an important art form in all the Subramanya temples in Kerala. It is believed that Lord Subramanya had once made a peacock his vehicle and that is the reason devotees carry Kavadi which is a bow adorned with feathers of peacock along with other offerings to the gods during their long journey in the times of the festivals.<\/p>\n<p>The offering is carried by the devotees by sticking those at the ends of a long pole. These devotees dressed in saffron robes and holy ash smeared on their bodies sing devotional songs and dance to ease out the pain of carrying the pole. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">This dance is known as Kavadiyattam.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-patayani\"><\/span><strong>#10. Patayani<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Patayani-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Patayani ritual folk art\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Patayani-Kerala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Patayani-Kerala-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Patayani-Kerala-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Patayani-Kerala-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This spectacular dance form is a famous dance form that is held in Kali temples in many places in Kerala. Patayani being a folk art form is performed in many villages and the villagers celebrate the season of Patayani with great enthusiasm and devotion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-itinerary-20-days.html\">20 Days in India \u2013 Explore, Experience, Enjoy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The performers of this folk dancewear huge masks and enact the characters of mythological characters like Siva, Kali, demon Daarikan, etc. to present the story of killing the demon by the goddess Bhadrakali.<\/p>\n<p>The whole vicinity of the temple gets illuminated with vibrant decorations, lively music, and divine dance drama.<\/p>\n<p>Various art forms of Kerala prove that the state never fails to fulfill the expectations of its natives and visitors when it comes to deriving enlightenment and entertainment. Also, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-festivals-to-enjoy-in-india-in-march\/\">Top Festivals to Enjoy in India in March<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for South India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">South India Tour Package for 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-south-india-tour-itinerary.html\">12 Days South India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-religious-tour-from-mumbai.html\">South India Package for 13 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-tour-from-mumbai.html\">14 Nights 15 Days South India Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-other-popular-dance-forms-of-kerala\"><\/span>List of other Popular Dance Forms of Kerala:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-sanghakali\"><\/span>#11. Sanghakali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-thiruvathirakali\"><\/span>#12. Thiruvathirakali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thiruvathirakali-Kerala-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Thiruvathirakali\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thiruvathirakali-Kerala-Dance.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thiruvathirakali-Kerala-Dance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thiruvathirakali-Kerala-Dance-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-kakkarissi-kali\"><\/span>13. Kakkarissi Kali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kakkarissi-Kali-Kerala-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Kakkarissi Kali\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kakkarissi-Kali-Kerala-Dance.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kakkarissi-Kali-Kerala-Dance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kakkarissi-Kali-Kerala-Dance-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-marakkalattom\"><\/span>14. Marakkalattom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-poorakkali\"><\/span>15. Poorakkali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kannur-Poorakkali.jpg\" alt=\"Poorakkali\" width=\"800\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kannur-Poorakkali.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kannur-Poorakkali-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kannur-Poorakkali-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Kannur-Poorakkali-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-bhadrakali-thullal\"><\/span>16. Bhadrakali Thullal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12249 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal.jpg\" alt=\"Bhadrakali Thullal\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bhadrakali-Thullal-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-january\/\">20 Best Places To Visit In South India In January<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-tree-house-resorts-in-india\/\">Top 10 Tree House Resorts in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-holiday-destinations-near-bangalore\/\">Top 20 Holiday Destinations near Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-christmas-celebration-in-india\/\">Best Places to visit Christmas celebration in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-10-tree-house-resorts-in-india\/\">Top 10 Tree House Resorts in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-wedding-destinations-in-india\/\">10 Best Wedding Destinations in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-during-monsoon-in-south-india\/\">Best Places to visit during Monsoon in South India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india-in-november-for-honeymoon\/\">Best Places to Visit in India in November for Honeymoon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-arjuna-nritham\"><\/span>17. Arjuna Nritham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12245 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arjuna-Nritham-kerala-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Arjuna Nritham\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arjuna-Nritham-kerala-dance.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arjuna-Nritham-kerala-dance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arjuna-Nritham-kerala-dance-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-mudiyettu\"><\/span>18. Mudiyettu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12246 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mudiyettu-kerala-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Mudiyettu\" width=\"752\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mudiyettu-kerala-dance.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mudiyettu-kerala-dance-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mudiyettu-kerala-dance-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-dappu-kali\"><\/span>19. Dappu Kali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12244 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725.jpg\" alt=\"Dappu Kali\" width=\"1100\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dappu-Kali-kerala-dance-e1617537977725-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-kolkali\"><\/span>#20. Kolkali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12243 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kolkali-Kerala-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Kolkali\" width=\"718\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kolkali-Kerala-Dance.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kolkali-Kerala-Dance-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kolkali-Kerala-Dance-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21-kothamooriyattam\"><\/span>#21. Kothamooriyattam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kothamooriyattam-Kerala-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Kothamooriyattam\" width=\"400\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kothamooriyattam-Kerala-Dance.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kothamooriyattam-Kerala-Dance-20x12.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22-sarpam-thullal\"><\/span>#22. Sarpam Thullal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12241 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sarpam-Thullal-Kerala.jpg\" alt=\"Sarpam Thullal\" width=\"602\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sarpam-Thullal-Kerala.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sarpam-Thullal-Kerala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sarpam-Thullal-Kerala-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23-ayyappan-vilakku\"><\/span>#23. Ayyappan Vilakku<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12240 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance.jpg\" alt=\"Ayyappan Vilakku\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ayyappan-Vilakku-Kerala-Art-Dance-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24-panna\"><\/span>#24. Panna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12239 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Panna-folk-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Panna-folk-dance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Panna-folk-dance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Panna-folk-dance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Panna-folk-dance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Panna-folk-dance-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25-kaduva-kali\"><\/span>#25. Kaduva Kali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12238 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kaduva-Kali.jpg\" alt=\"Kaduva Kali\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kaduva-Kali.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kaduva-Kali-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kaduva-Kali-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These art forms of the state are a great combination of culture, religion, tradition, and creativity which captivate the imagination and spirit of the beholders in a way that they have left with no option other than craving for more. This is the reason Kerala plays host to a number of tourists throughout the year.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Planning a trip to Kerala?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em>Check out the<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\"><strong><em> Kerala Tour Packages<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0including private guide &amp; car, relaxing itinerary and affordable price. Get an update from\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/\"><strong><em>our blog<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0with the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/category\/travel-news\/\"><em>latest travel news,<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0places to visit, travel guide, Things to do.\u00a0<\/em><em>Let\u2019s be friends on social media<\/em><em> f<\/em><em>ollow\u00a0 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/\"><strong><em>TuskTravel.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0 on<\/em><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tusktravel\"><strong><em>Twitter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tusktravel\/\"><strong><em>Instagram<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tusktravel\/\"><strong><em>Facebook<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, and on\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIBTG9eFJSj6u3KzoBvoqYQ\"><strong><em>YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> and get our updates and fresh inspirations.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>More Information on Kerala:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/\">Onam Festival Kerala: Date, Traditions, Activities, Story, and How Celebrate?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-kerala\/\">10 Most Popular Festivals and Events of Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/shopping-guide-kerala-what-to-buy-in-and-from-where\/\">Shopping Guide Kerala: What to Buy in and From Where<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-kerala-street-food-you-must-try\/\">10 Best Kerala Street Food You Must Try<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-10-places-to-visit-in-kerala\/\">Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-backwater-destinations-in-kerala\/\">The Best 5 Backwater Destinations in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-most-famous-temples-of-kerala\/\">Kerala Top 10 Most Famous Temples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-popular-beaches-in-kerala\/\">Famous Beaches in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-best-hill-stations-in-kerala\/\">Kerala Most Popular Hill Stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-alleppey\/\">Visit Alleppey Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/kerala-foods-best-traditional-dishes\/\">Traditional Dishes of Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerala is nothing less than a sanctum of \u201cKala\u201d (Art). 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