By the 19th-century, many such styles were in vogue in Kerala, of which two major styles have crystallized and survived into the modern age.

Let us transport you into the heart of Malayalam erotic stories, where every tale unfolds into a magical journey of intimate encounters. For example, the Japanese Noh (能) integrates masks, costumes and various props in a dance-based performance, requiring highly trained actors and musicians. Another related performance art is Ashtapadiyattom, a dance drama based on the Gita Govinda of the twelfth-century poet Jayadeva, told the story of Krishna embodied as a humble cowherd, his consort Radha, and three cow girls.

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Guru Kunchu Kurup won the Padma Buschan and Padma Shri, two of India's highest civilian awards, for his dancing.The central Kerala temple town of Tripunithura has a ladies' troupe ( Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe) who perform Kathakali. Whether you seek passionate encounters, heartwarming romances, or thrilling adventures, our Kambikathakal has something for every literary taste. In both, costumed men have traditionally performed all the roles including those of women in the play.