Kathakali, Kathakaḷi: 2 definitions
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Kathakali means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Kathakalī refers to one of the eight kinds of classical dance form of India recognised by Sangeet Natak Academy. The classical dance forms of India have numerous elements through which a performer presents a particular dance form properly. [...] The Dance forms [such as Kathakalī] derives their hand gestures from the text of Hastalakṣaṇadīpikā and Manipuri Dance form has its own dancing gestures and postures. Though in Mohinīyaṭṭam and Kathakalī, the names of some hand gestures viz., patāka, śukatuṇḍa, kartarimukha, śikhara etc. are similar as that of the hand gestures found in the Bharatanāṭyam etc., the executions of these hand gestures are totally different.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Kathakaḷi (ಕಥಕಳಿ):—[noun] = ಕಥಕ್ಕಳಿ [kathakkali].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Ashtakalasya, Kalarakhattiya.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Kathakali, Kathakaḷi; (plurals include: Kathakalis, Kathakaḷis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dance Traditions of South India < [January-February 1935]
Kathakali, and Other Forms of Bharata Natya < [September-October 1933]
Kathakali < [October 1968]
Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala (by Jayasree M.)
15. Kathakali (the original dance-drama form of Kerala) < [Chapter 3 - Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala: the Traditional Streams]
16. Krishnanattam (dance of Krishna) < [Chapter 3 - Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala: the Traditional Streams]
Hastalaksanadipika a critical edition and study (by E. K. Sudha)
2. Study of Kerala-theatre (d): Kathakali < [Chapter 3 - Later developments of dramatic techniques]
3. Gestures employed in Kathakali and Kutiyattam against Hastalaksanadipika < [Chapter 3 - Later developments of dramatic techniques]
5. Comparison of Vedic mudras with Kutiyattam and Kathakali < [Chapter 6 - Background of evolution of language of gestures]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Puppetry in India (c): Glove puppet < [Chapter 2]
Characteristics of Folk drama < [Chapter 1]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in classical form of Kathakali < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Sanskrit dramas and their performance < [Chapter 3 - Application of gati in Dṛśya-kāvyas]
Gati in contemporary Sanskrit theatre < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
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