Tourist Places in Kerala - Amritapuri Ashram

At the Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Amritapuri near Quilon, South Kerala, there is a beautiful temple that houses more than seven hundred full-time residents. The day dawns early in Amritapuri Ashram (monastery) located in the backwaters of Kerala. At 4.30 a.m. in the morning, most residents are up and begin to involve themselves on various activities.

KOLKALI

It is a highly rhythmic dance with dancers wielding short sticks, is folk art of the agarian classes. The rhythm of this dance is set by tapping of the feet to the striking of sticks. The movement is circular and the artist sings as the dance and strike the sticks in unison.


 

Krishnanattam

 A spectale for both the scholar and simple rustic. The visual effect is enhanced by varied and colorful facial make up with larger the life-masks, made of light wood and cloth padding, for certain characters. The characters who do not wear masks have specific facial colors applied within the frame of a white chutti. The predominat colours used are dark green, flesh tint and deep rose. The characters of Krishna, Arjuna and Garuda wear dark blue vests. The traditional performance lasts for eight days and covers whole span of Krishna's life.

THEYYAM

It is as ritual dance form of Kerala, glorifying the mother Goddess. Themes revolve around the triumph of the Goddess over the Demon Daruka and other evil characters. Always performed by men, they also enact females roles wearing exotic make up and colorful costumes. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance of worship.
 

MUDIYETTU

It is a ritual performed in some Kaali temples of Ernakulam and Kottayam districts. The dance celebrates the Goddess's triumph over Demon Darikan.