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Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala. It is a kathakali-like dance drama
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.
which survives in its glory at the Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple.
It is presented as a serial spanning eight nights.
It is presented as a serial spanning eight nights.

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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