Margi thiruvananthapuram - Attraction : Performances of Kathakali
and other art forms of Kerala in an ethnic atmosphere. Here one can
also watch Kathakali artistes in the process of making up their face.
Margi is one of the ideal destinations for art lovers. One can watch
the performance of some of the major art forms of Kerala like Kootiyattam,
Nangyarkoothu, Chakyarkoothu, Paatakom (all temple art forms) and
Kathakali in an ethnic atmosphere.
Nangyarkoothu, Chakkiarkoothu are female and male (respectively)
versions of the satiric solo.
Margi has its activities at two places in Thiruvananthapuram, the
first at Valiyasala (Margi - Valiyasala) where Kootiyattam, Nangyarkoothu,
Chakyarkoothu and Paatakom are performed and aspiring artists trained.
The other near East Fort (Margi - Fort) which is devoted exclusively
to Kathakali.
The institution was founded in 1970 by noted theatre enthusiast of
the time the late D. Appukuttan Nair. He was also the architect of
the Koothambalam at Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy in Kerala and Rukmini
Arundale's dance school complex at Adayar in Chennai, the capital
of the neigbhouring state of Tamilnadu.
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