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Vachikabhinaya

Vachikabhinaya refers to the stage production and music used in Kathakali. Vachikabhinaya is one of the four dramatic elements in Kathakali. The stage…

Contributors: Vettathu Raja, Vemancheri Mana, Mattannoor Sankarankutty, Cheriyath Thanku Marar, Lord Shiva, Manjery Sankunni Nair, Chalakudy Narayanan Nambeesan, Purandara Dasa, Jayadeva

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Aharyabhinaya

Aharyabhinaya refers to make up. Aharyabhinaya is one of the four dramatic elements in Kathakali. Makeup is used to alter the appearance of one. In…

Contributors: Bharata Muni, Purandara Dasa, Kadathanattu Udyavarma Thampuran, Mattannoor Sankarankutty

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Angikabhinaya

Angikabhinaya are hand gestures which are a form of communication often used in Indian dance and drama. Angikabhinaya is one of the four dramatic…

Contributors: Kadathanattu Udyavarma Thampuran

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Satvikabhinaya

Satvikabhinaya refers to the facial expression used in Kathakali. Satvikabhinaya is one of the four dramatic elements used in Kathakali. A facial…

Contributors: Abhinavagupta

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