With a performance of about five hours a day, it takes 20 days to 40 days to enact a complete performance of Koodiyattam. Make-up and costume, verbal acting, facial expressions, hand gesture, and body movements have great significance in Koodiyattam. A special percussion instrument called Mizhavu is played in the background by a member of Nambiar caste. It is performed by the male artist Chakyar, a temple caste of Kerala, and the female artist Nangiar, the woman of Nambiar caste. The word ‘Koodiyattam’ literally means ‘performing together’.
It represents that part of the culture in India, which is sacred in nature and is usually performed in Koothambalams or temple theatres located in the Hindu temples of Kerala. Originated about 2000 years ago, Koodiyattam is the oldest surviving classical form of Sanskrit theatre in India. Koodiyattam: Classical Sanskrit Theatre form of Kerala We are presenting a brief description of the 10 traditional practices of India inscribed on the list of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Since 2008, UNESCO has been creating a list of intangible cultural practices from all over the world with the aim of providing better protection to them and creating global awareness of their significance in the communities.
This intangible cultural heritage inherited from our ancestors and transmitted to our descendants is an important factor in maintaining unity in the cultural diversity of the nation. Conservation of the rich heritage and culture in India is not limited to the monuments, buildings, forts, handicrafts, and objects, which are tangible in nature, but also include preserving the traditions, rituals, social practices, performing arts and festive events, which are intangible in nature. Despite the differences, a unique harmony co-exists with its cultural diversity, which has attracted and mesmerized millions of people from all parts of the world.
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