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Kerala is a land which always mesmerizes, no matter how many times you visit the state. It has so many layers to its personality that the more you unfold it, the more secrets tumble out! One of the most celebrated and intensely popular arts is the Kathakali. It is a traditional form of dance and has that layer of uniqueness to it. Right from the bizarre costumes to the attention-grabbing masks and the face-painted dancers, Kathakali has got everything to grab your eyeballs. If you haven’t ever heard of this dance form, then you can do a bit of a search on it on the good, old Google or the reliable Wiki! This dance form is not just unique but has a lot more meaning to it than just the weird-looking costumes & body art. To a naïve watcher, these may appear superfluous, but the dance takes the art of expressiveness to extreme form. Instead of being vacuous or snooty, Kathakali is soulful and meaningful. The overt makeup and attires are relevant since they go in sync with the dancer’s expressions and the theme. Kathakali also carries a baggage of historic legacy on its shoulders. This is one of those dance forms which has been in existence since a long, long time. It is deeply rooted to Kerala’s culture and thus has the ability to take you down the memory lanes. Amidst today’s plush and cacophonous world, it is a soothing escapade to something which is chaste and unpretentious. The theme of the dance can be anything from a mythological tale to the retelling of the Indian epics. Quite often, the dancers try to incorporate a social or political message which can really drive the point home. Kathakali dancers are artists who have a lot of creative liberty and often throw up surprises with their impromptu jiggles. Unlike the blink-and-you-miss 3D films of today which promise to give you around 90-minutes of quick bland fun, Kathakali can stretch on for around 3 hours. However, it won’t be an arduous watch and can be a big learning experience in more ways than one. Amongst the other famous places to visit in Kerala, the most recommended ones are Alleppey, Munnar, Cochi and Periyar National Park. The Varkala Beach should also be visited. Though this south Indian state is pretty much a round-the-year destination, the best time to visit Kerala is the cooler months between October and March. With backwaters, beaches, palms, dosas, elephants and Kathakali, you can be sure that your Kerala trip would be one hell of a holiday!
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