page_title: Ottan Thullal
hierarchical_section_title: Ottan Thullal
caption_attribution_description: Thullal (ottamthullal) is distinct for its simplicity of presentation, wit and humour. It follows the classical principles of Natyasasthra (a treatise on art compiled in the 2nd century B.C). Ottanthullal is the most popular among its three varieties. The other two are Seethankan and Parayan Thullal. Thullal is a solo performance combining dance and recitation. Staged during temple festivals, the performer explicates the verses through expressive gestures. Themes are based on mythological stories. Humour, satire and social criticism are the hallmarks of this art form. The Thullal dancer is accompanied by a singer who repeats the verses. www.jaimalayalam.com/malakavitha2.htm www.naturemagics.com/kerala-ethnic-traditional/ottanthull... www.keralatourism.org/index.php?zone=4&amp;source=video&amp;a...
context_page_description: Ottan Thullal is a Comedic
  dance and poetic performance form of Kerala, India. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam. It is accompanied by a mridangam or an idakka.
context_section_description: Ottan Thullal (or Ottamthullal, Malayalam:ഓട്ടൻ തുള്ളൽ) is a Comedic 
  dance and poetic performance form of Kerala, India. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam (three famous Malayalam language poets). It is accompanied by a mridangam (a barrel shaped double headed drum) or an idakka (drum and cymbal).
caption: Ottamthullal kerala.
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