Meera PPT

2. Name of the
Student Trainee : Meera K
Optional : Social Science
Candidate Code : 13359006
Year : 2013-2014

3. ART FORMS OF KERALA

4. Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of
performing arts.
Art forms in Kerala speak out the cultural heritage of
the Kerala state.

5. Chakyar Koothu is an art form
of Kerala.
A type of highly refined monologue.
Performer narrates stories from Hindu epics such as
Ramayana, Mahabharata etc.
Incorporates commentary on current socio-political
events.

6. Form of Sanskrit theatrics
Traditionally performed
in Kerala.
Usually performed in Sanskrit language at Hindu
temples.
Believed to be 2000 years old.

7. Also called Theyyattam or Thira.
Popular ritual form of North Malabar,
Kerala.
The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower class
community.

8. Festivals of Kerala offer opportunity to find Kerala’s
traditional rituals and customs.
Each art form is peculiar in its own style and nature.
Many art forms are gradually disappearing and need to
be saved.

9. Text Book of Standard IX
Teachers’ hand book