Dublin Core
Title
Kolattam
कोलट्टम
Subject
Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of South India
Description
This is a stick dance and very popular dance in Andhra Pradesh. The dance form was originated in the Seventh century. This dance form has various names, in various regions of India. In Andhra Pradesh, this dance called as KolKollannalu, Kolattam and Kolannalu. In early days the dance was performed by women only, gradually the changes occurred in this dance and now the dance was performed by both male and female. Generally, this art form is performed during village festivals. The dance is the combination of rhythmic movements, songs, and music.
Relation
Bhaag Naach
Dollu Kunitha
Veeranatyam
Chhau dance
Identifier
Kolattam_001
Coverage
Andhra Pradesh
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
It is a rural art usually performed during village festivals. It is a combination of rhythmic movements, songs and music. The Kolattam group comprises dancers ranging from 8 to 40 who are grouped in pairs. The sticks provides the main rhythm.
Occasion
Night after Diwali
Instruments
Lakshman Sruthi
Costume
MEN: Kurta and Dhoti
WOMEN: Saari