Kakkarissi natakom
Kakkarissi
natakom is a satirical dance-drama based on the puranic legends of Lord Siva
and his consort Parvati when they assumed human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi
- a nomadic tribe of fortune tellers.
The legend only serves as a skeletal framework for the play, which often turns
into a subtle critique of contemporary society.
The language is a blend of Tamil and Malayalam. The chief characters are Kakkalan,
Kakkathi, Vetan, Velichappadu, Thampuraan and the ubiquitous Jester.
The Dholak, Ganchira,Chenda and the Harmoniumprovide the background score.
Dances in Kerala
Kathakali
|| Koothu
|| Chavittunatakom
|| Oppana ||
Valakkali
|| Mohiniyattam
|| Paana || Kolkkali
|| Thiruathirakkali
|| Tholppavakoothu
|| Krishnanattom
|| Kakkarissi
Natakom || Thullal
|| Kootiyattom
|| Duffmuttu
