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[[Image:Thoranayudham- Madras1.jpg|[[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] and his troop performing ''Thoranayudham'' koodiyattam ( 1962- Chennai). Mani Madhava Chakyar as ''Ravana'', Mani Neelakandha Chakyar as ''Hanuman'', [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]] as ''Vibhishana''& PKG Nambiar as ''Bhata''. It was the first Koodiyattam outside Kerala. |thumb|right|300px]] |
[[Image:Thoranayudham- Madras1.jpg|[[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] and his troop performing ''Thoranayudham'' koodiyattam ( 1962- Chennai). Mani Madhava Chakyar as ''Ravana'', Mani Neelakandha Chakyar as ''Hanuman'', [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]] as ''Vibhishana''& PKG Nambiar as ''Bhata''. It was the first Koodiyattam outside Kerala. |thumb|right|300px]] |
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'''Koodiyattam''' is a traditional performing artform from [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Recognised by [[UNESCO]] as a Human [[Cultural heritage|Heritage]] [[Art]], this form of [[Sanskrit]] [[drama]] is considered to be at least 2000 years old. |
'''Koodiyattam''' is a traditional performing artform from [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Recognised by [[UNESCO]] as a Human [[Cultural heritage|Heritage]] [[Art]], this form of [[Sanskrit]] [[drama]] is considered to be at least 2000 years old. |
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[[Image:Mani Madhava Chakyar as Ravana.jpg|[[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] in one of his most celebrated role, as ''Ravana'', at the age of 89.|thumb|left|200px]] |
[[Image:Mani Madhava Chakyar as Ravana.jpg|[[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] in one of his most celebrated role, as ''Ravana'', at the age of 89.|thumb|left|200px]] |
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It was [[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] who took [[Koodiyattam]] outside [[Koothambalam]]s of [[Hindu]] temples and revolutionised it. He was the first one to teach [[Koodiyattam]] to non [[Chakyar]] caste members. |
It was [[Mani Madhava Chakyar]] who took [[Koodiyattam]] outside [[Koothambalam]]s of [[Hindu]] temples and revolutionised it. He was the first one to teach [[Koodiyattam]] to non [[Chakyar]] caste members. |
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Chakyar is the main actor who performs the ritualistic ''Koothus'' and ''Koodiyattams'' inside the temple or in [[Koothambalam]]s. Their women- ''Illotammas'' are not allowed to participate in that. The female roles are done by ladies of Ambalavasi [[Nambiar]] community called ''Nangyarammas''. Ambalavasi [[Nambiar]] plays the holy drum ''Mizhavu''. Nangyarammas accompany Nambiars Mizhavu with ''kuzhithalam'' also. |
Chakyar is the main actor who performs the ritualistic ''Koothus'' and ''Koodiyattams'' inside the temple or in [[Koothambalam]]s. Their women- ''Illotammas'' are not allowed to participate in that. The female roles are done by ladies of Ambalavasi [[Nambiar]] community called ''Nangyarammas''. Ambalavasi [[Nambiar]] plays the holy drum ''Mizhavu''. Nangyarammas accompany Nambiars Mizhavu with ''kuzhithalam'' also. |
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⚫ | [[Kulasekhara Varma Cheraman Perumal]], an ancient King of Kerala is known as the creator of Koodiyattam in the present form, and his "Aattaprakaram" is considered as the most authoritative publication on the art form. Another reference would be "[[Nātya Shāstra]]" by [[Bharata Muni]].'''''Natyakalpadrumam''''' is the authoritative award winning book on Koodiyattam and is written by legendary Guru ''Natyacharya Vidushakaratnam Padmasree'' '''[[Mani Madhava Chakyar]]''', who was the greatest [[Koodiyattam]] performer of all time. |
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Revision as of 16:35, 13 August 2006
Koodiyattam is a traditional performing artform from Kerala, India. Recognised by UNESCO as a Human Heritage Art, this form of Sanskrit drama is considered to be at least 2000 years old.
It was Mani Madhava Chakyar who took Koodiyattam outside Koothambalams of Hindu temples and revolutionised it. He was the first one to teach Koodiyattam to non Chakyar caste members.
Chakyar and Nangyarammas
Traditionally, Koodiyattam is presented by "Chakyars" (a sub caste of Kerala Hindus) and "Nangyarammas" (women of Ambalavasi Nambiar caste). The name 'Koodiyattam' (combined dance form) suggests the that its a combined performance of Chakkyar and Nangyar. Traditionally Mizhavu and of late Idakka are the two musical instruments used in Koodiyattam performances.
Chakyar is the main actor who performs the ritualistic Koothus and Koodiyattams inside the temple or in Koothambalams. Their women- Illotammas are not allowed to participate in that. The female roles are done by ladies of Ambalavasi Nambiar community called Nangyarammas. Ambalavasi Nambiar plays the holy drum Mizhavu. Nangyarammas accompany Nambiars Mizhavu with kuzhithalam also.
Books
Kulasekhara Varma Cheraman Perumal, an ancient King of Kerala is known as the creator of Koodiyattam in the present form, and his "Aattaprakaram" is considered as the most authoritative publication on the art form. Another reference would be "Nātya Shāstra" by Bharata Muni.Natyakalpadrumam is the authoritative award winning book on Koodiyattam and is written by legendary Guru Natyacharya Vidushakaratnam Padmasree Mani Madhava Chakyar, who was the greatest Koodiyattam performer of all time.
Mani Madhava Chakyar
The great Guru (Master) of Koodiyattam is late Natyacharya Vidushakaratnam Padmasree Mani Madhava Chakyar. He was the actor of supreme kind famous for his extra ordinary mastery over ( Rasa abhinaya ) with special reference to Netrābhinaya. It was he who revolutionised it by taking it outside Hindu temples.
He choreographed and directed plays like Kalidasa's Abhijñānaśākuntala, Vikramorvaśīya and Mālavikāgnimitra ; Bhasa's Swapnavāsadatta and Pancharātra for the first time in the history of Koodiyattam.
His disciple and nephew Mani Damodara Chakyar is also a renowned Koodiyattam performer, who is an exponent of traditional devotional Koodiyattams, such as Anguliyanka, Mattavilasa Prahasana, Mantranka, Ezhamanka ( seventh act of Ascharyachoodamani).
References
- Natyakalpadrumam , by Mani Madhava Chakyar,1975.
See also
- Mani Madhava Chakyar
- Arts of Kerala
- Koothu
- Kathakali
- Mohiniyattam
- Thulall
- Chakyar
- Nambiar
- Mani Damodara Chakyar