:: About Mudra Kathakali Centre

Kathakali, literally meaning ‘story – play’, is a dance drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala. The Elaborate costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognized icon for Kerala. The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature. They typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.