Browse Collections (4 total)
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
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
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
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