Krishnanattam

Krishnanattam

Krishnanattam or Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala, India. It is a Kathakali-like dance drama and presents the story of Krishna in a series of eight plays.It survives in its glory at the Guruvayoor Srikrishna Temple.The performance is based on Krishna Geetha. The actors conform themselves to a set of facial expressions, movements and gestures.

The eight plays are : Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Swayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Swargarohanam

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