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The secular Forms of Dance of Kerala are noted for the variety, the youth and the charm. Some forms of dance of Kerala as Kathakali are famous world-wide, and a Koodiyattom of form of dance is recognized by UNESCO as the art of human heritage. All dance of Kerala forms and the forms of dance of India are based on the instructions of "NatyaSastra", the science to act, that can be attributed Lord Bharata that lived about 20 centuries there is. It described "navarasangal" or the nine emotions to know. Sringaram (Love and the enticement), Roudram (Aggressive), Hasyam (Funny), Bhayanakam (Frightful), Veeram (Courage), Karuna (Compassion), Adbhutam (the Prodigy) and Shantam (Peace). The forms of dance of Kerala seem to draw a narrow line between the male and the female interpreters.

The principal forms of dance of Kerala are:

Kathakali: This is the divine form of dance of Kerala, renowned for the meticulous expression of emotions and the colored suits. Kathakali is considered the art of Gods, and the episodes of epical are executed as a game. In the preceding times it took a lot of days for the achievement of a game. The expression of emotions and of narration is based on the signals of "Mudras" or hand, and the expression of the face of navarasa, the nine emotions. Traditionally only the men executed this form of dance of Kerala and they got dressed as the women for the female characters of ordinary Goddesses.

The suits are heavy and it takes almost a complete day to complete the make-up process. The masks of characteristic, the crowns and clothes more than doubles the size of the interpreter.

Mohiniyattom: This form of dance of Kerala means literally dances it of an enchantress. Mohini means the women that stretched and Aattom means the dance. To clothed with the dress of white or ivory with the gilded borders, the dancer takes a majestic look. Mohiniyattom is noted for the slow movements and the gestures of extremely burning eye. The origin of Mohiniyattom is attributed to Vishnu of Lord, that imitated as Mohini (a woman charming) to seduce Asuras and takes rear Amrit, the medicine that gives the immortality of them.

Mohiniyattom was executed in the temples of Kerala and the palaces of Kerala.

Koothu (Chakyar Koothu) : This form of dance of Kerala only is executed in the chosen place called Koothambalam associated with the temples of Kerala. Koothu in the means of Malayalam dances. Only the members of the class of "Chakyar" execute this.

Koodiyattam: This form of dance of Kerala is the oldest one of his type and was evolved in the seventh ANNOUNCEMENT of century. The this is an offering to the divinity. The mythological themes are played.

Theyyam: There are more than 300 variations for this form of dance of Kerala, that is characterized by to rent it Goddess for his victory on the devilish forces. The female roles also are checked by the men, that carry the ritual dress colored to execute this form of dance of temple. The cover boss and the dress are colored and appealing.

Thiruvathira or ThiruvathiraKali. This is a dance executed by the women on the day of Thiruvathira of the month of Malayalam, Dhanu. Eight to 12 women of any circles of age around a "nilavilakku", a lamp of traditional oil with a lot of wicks, for the Dance of Thiruvathira. It is believed to bring blessings to their family life.

The Myth Behind this Form of Dance of unique Kerala:
Rathi Devi, the love Goddess regained the life of Kamadeva, the God of Love that was charred to the ashes by fearsome anger of Shiva of Lord. Rathi Devi did with success a case with Shiva of Lord to give his life to Kamadeva. Thus ThiruvathiraKali represents the fidelity of relation and the marital determination of female soul.

Oppana: This dance form is the characteristic of Malabar the Moslem marriages in Kerala. On the day before of day of the marriages, the friends and the parents (the principally young girls) the crowd around the bride, applauding their hands and their dance to some pleasant music. The songs are of ordinary one called as Mappilappattu. By the songs, the young women tease the bride and the bless for the happiness in his new life. Oppana is one executed as a step item also.

Kolkali: This form of dance of Kerala belongs to the agrarian classes. Kolkali means literally to play with the stick. The men carry short sticks on every hand. The dancers move themselves harmoniously in the circles, the form combinations different, dance and rhythmically to hit two short sticks. This is an exclusive item for the men.

Krishnanattom: Krishnanattom is almost a form of extinct dance of Kerala. A dance more is completed of eight days, and is characterized by the rich colors, the big masks, and the make-up of the thick face. Krishanattom as the name suggests is the game on the life of Lord Sri Krishna. Krishnattom resembles Kathakali.