Arts of Kerala

Position of Kerala in India

The Indian state of Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts. The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colorful culture.

Performing Arts of Kerala

Classified by community

Hindu Arts

• Kathakali
• Koodiyattam
• Theyyam
• Thira
• Theeyaattam (Thiyyattu)
• Mohiniyattam
• Kutiyattam
• Kerala Natanam
• Panchavadyam
• Thullal
• Tholpavakoothu
• Ottamthullal
• Garudan Thookkam
• Kolam Thullal
• Poorakkali
• Mudiyett
• Kummattikali
• Kuthiyottam
• Thiriyuzhichil
• Kalaripayattu
• Mangalamkali
• Marathukali
• Malayikuthu
• Muukkanchathan
• Charadupinnikkali
• Kothammuriyattam
• Chakyar Koothu
• Nangiar Koothu
• Sopanam
• Thacholikali
• Sarpam Thullal
• Pulluvan Paattu
• Poothan and Thira
• Yakshagana in Kasaragod
• Kanyar kali in northern Palakkad district
• Purattu Nadakam in Palakkad district
• Pavakoothu

Muslim Arts

• Oppana
• Mappila Paattu
• Kolkali
• Duff Muttu
• Arabana muttu

Christian Arts

• Margam Kali
• Chavittu Nadakam

Fine Arts of Kerala

• Murals of Kerala

Arts Promotion Bodies

• Kerala Kalamandalam
• Kerala Lalitakala Academy
• Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Thrissur
• Kerala Folklore Academy
• Krishnan kutty pulavar memorial Tholpavakoothu& puppety centre Shoranur
• RLV College Thripunithura
• Ammannur Chachu Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam
• [Margi]
• Mani Madhava Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam
• Painkulam Rama Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam
• Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Gurukulam
• Kottakkal Kathakali Sangham

See also

• Music of Kerala
• Triumvirate poets of modern Malayalam