Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി) is one of the major forms of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play '' genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make - up, costumes and facemasks that the traditionally male actor - dancers wear. Kathakali primarily developed as a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam - speaking southwestern region of India (Kerala). Katakali is similar to Mohiniyattam
kathakali dance from is associated with which state
Kerala