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Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala. It is a |
Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala. It is a [[Kathakali]] -like dance drama |
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which survives in its glory at the Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple. |
which survives in its glory at the Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple. |
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It is presented as a serial spanning eight nights. |
It is presented as a serial spanning eight nights. |
Revision as of 05:30, 15 November 2006
Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala. It is a Kathakali -like dance drama which survives in its glory at the Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple. It is presented as a serial spanning eight nights. The performance is based on Krishna Geetha. The actors conform themselves to a set of facial expressions, movements and gestures.
The eight plays are : Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Swayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Swargarohanam