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© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Kathakali, literally meaning ‘Story-play’, is a dance drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature. They typically deal with the Mahabharatha, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The actors rely very heavily on hand gesture to convey the story. These hand gestures known as mudra, are common throughout much of classical Indian dance. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The communication among the characters and to the audience, is through an intricate language of hand gestures, used in combination with facial expressions and body movements. © Mallikarjuna.D.G.
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