India is a multicultural nation and one can feel the touch of the old heritage and civilization by various forms of art. One of the famous dances of south India is Kathak also called Kathakali. This dance is quite famous in Kerala and involves lot of designing and decoration. In the Kathakali dance, one can find the touch of spirituality. In this dance, one finds the message of the epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. The traditional dance of Kathakali goes back to the seventeenth century. In this dance, one can see hand gestures. This is also called Mudra. The costume plays a special importance in this dance.
The four types of costumes available for this dance are sathwika, Kathi, Minukku and Thatti. In the Kathakali dance, an elaborate make up is used. The Kathakali music comes in the category of south Indian classics also called the Carnatac sangeet. India is a land of dances, traditions and festivals. Enjoying the traditional dance shows in various belts is part of the rich tradition in the country.
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