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Performance of the Kathakali Dancers:
A traditional Kathakali Dance performance begins in the
evening and continues throughout the night, culminating at the
auspicious hour of dawn, when good finally conquers Evil. Today,
however, it has been modified for the proscenium stage, and urban
audiences can participate in this ritualistic theatre experience
in the comfort of a plush auditorium, within the span of a couple
of hours. In olden days Kathakali Dance performance mostly
took place on a temple premises or at the house of a local
landlord.
Kathakali Make-up:
The make-up is very fine and minute details are taken care of.
The make-up of a single character can takes hours together. The
costumes comprise of heavy multi layered skirt, heavy ornaments
and an elaborate headgear. The make up is done according to 5 main
types of characters. Each color has its own importance and
highlights the significance of the character and the dominant role
of that character. The 5 main types of make up are:
* Pacha (Green): The color green
is used for noble characters.
* Kathi (Knife): This make up is
used to portray villainous characters.
* Kari (Black): Black colored make
up is used for demonesses.
* Minukku (Prettying Up): This
make up is used for female characters and sages.
* Thadi (Beard): Some characters
require a beard and the bearded look is again of 3 types:
White Beard: For super human noble
characters, like monkey God Hanuman.
Red Beard: Used for evil characters.
Black Beard: Used for the character of a hunter.
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