 | Kathakali In Kerala |
| Literally meaning "Story Play", Kathakali (Katha-story, Kali-Play). Kathakali is around 300 years old. Today, only 30 plays out of the original 100 plays are being played. Most of the plays explicate the Hindu epics - Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. |
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 | Mohiniyattom In Kerala |
| As the name denotes, it is an amorous (Lasya) dance performed in slow, elegant and sensuous pace with formulated hand gestures translating the song to which it is performed. |
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 | Krishnattom In Kerala |
| Krishnattam, is another form of dance drama enacted in Guruvayoor Temple depicting the frolics and divinity of Lord Krishna. |
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 | Thiruvathirakali In Kerala |
| Thiruvathirakali is a dance performed by women singing in praise of Lord Shiva, to attain everlasting marital bliss. This dance is performed on Thiruvathira day (the sixth lunar asterism) in the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December- January). |
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 | Kalaripayattu Martial Arts In Kerala |
| 'Kalari' is a school of martial arts derivative of the Sanskrit word 'Kholoorika' meaning military training centre and 'payattu' the fight. It is a form of martial arts practiced by Hindus. |
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 | Chavittunatakom In Kerala |
| Chavittunatakom, a Christian art form evolved in Kerala during Portuguese Colonization. It bears definite traces of the European Christian Miracle Play. |
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 | Oppana In Kerala |
| A dance form of the Malabar Muslims preformed during a wedding. It is an all girls' performance in the bridal chamber. Maidens sing and dance around the bride. |
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 | Kakkarissi Natakom In Kerala |
| Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance-drama based on the puranic legends of Lord Siva and his consort Parvati when they assumed human forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi - a nomadic tribe of fortunetellers. |
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 | Kokali In Kerala |
| A folk art mainly of the agrarian classes, Kolkkali is a rhythmic dance with the dancers wielding short sticks. The rhythm of this dance is set by a harmonious synchronisation of the tapping of the feet to the striking of sticks. |
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 | Koodiyattom In Kerala |
| The literal meaning of the title being concomitant dancing, it is another temple opera performed jointly by Chakyars and Nambiars. |
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 | Ottanthullal In Kerala |
| Ottanthullal is one of the most distinguished of all the Thullal arts. The origin of Ottanthullal is really interesting - Kunchan Nambiar, the drummer, was playing Mizhavu for Chakyar koothu. |
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 | Thullal In Kerala |
| Thullal is a solo performance combining the dance and recitation of stories in verse. Staged during temple festivals, the performer explicates the verses through expressive gestures. |
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 | Chakiakoothu In Kerala |
| Koothu is a socio-religious art performed in the Koothambalam or the Koothuthara of temples, either independently or as part of Kootiyattam. Chakar Koothu is a mono-act mainly among the upper caste Hindus. |
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 | Duffmuttu In Kerala |
| Duffmuttu is a group performance popular among the Muslims of Malabar. Duffmuttu is staged as a social event during festivals and nuptial ceremonies. |
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 | Tholppavakkoothu In Kerala |
| Tholppavakkoothu, literally meaning 'leather puppet play', is a ritual art performed in the Kaali temples of Palakkad district. The story of the play is based on the epic Kamba Ramayana. |
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 | Theyyam In Kerala |
| A ritual dance performed in Temples in fulfillment of vows of devotees. Theyyam, the local deity is believed to bless and arbitrate between the farmers and the Landlords. |
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