Koodiyattam
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Sanskrit theatre tradition
classical Indian performing art
intangible cultural heritage
traditional theatre form
Koodiyattam is an ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition from Kerala, India, recognized as one of the oldest surviving forms of classical Indian drama and a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sanskrit theatre tradition
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classical Indian performing art ⓘ intangible cultural heritage ⓘ traditional theatre form ⓘ |
| accompaniedBy |
Edakka
NERFINISHED
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Kuzhal ⓘ Mizhavu drum ⓘ Shankh (conch) ⓘ |
| aimsToConvey | rasa (aesthetic experience) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTempleTradition | Kerala temple arts ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Sanskrit dramaturgical texts ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | major heritage of Kerala ⓘ |
| geographicConcentration | central Kerala ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | ancient Indian theatre tradition ⓘ |
| includesElement |
improvisation within codified framework
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narration and explanation to audience ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Natya Shastra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| laterInscription | Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performanceContext | ritual and ceremonial occasions ⓘ |
| performanceLanguageType | classical language ⓘ |
| performanceStyle |
highly stylized
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slow and detailed acting ⓘ |
| performedIn | Hindu temple theatres ⓘ |
| preservationEfforts | supported by cultural institutions in Kerala ⓘ |
| primaryPerformers | Chakyar community NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | one of the oldest surviving forms of classical Indian drama ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Kerala NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedArtForm | Chakyar Koothu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Kutiyattam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requiresSpace | specially designed temple theatre halls ⓘ |
| requiresTraining | years of rigorous practice ⓘ |
| sourceOfStories |
Hindu epics
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Puranas NERFINISHED ⓘ classical Sanskrit plays ⓘ |
| traditionalFemalePerformers | Nangyar women NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| traditionalVenue | Koothambalam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| trainingMethod | guru–shishya parampara ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | multi-day performances ⓘ |
| UNESCOProclamationYear | 2001 ⓘ |
| UNESCOStatus | Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity ⓘ |
| usesCostume | ornate costumes and headgear ⓘ |
| usesExpressionSystem | facial expressions (rasas and bhavas) ⓘ |
| usesGestureSystem | elaborate hand gestures (mudras) ⓘ |
| usesLanguage | Sanskrit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMakeup | elaborate facial makeup ⓘ |
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