Kutiyattam Performance: ‘Himakara’

A segment from the Act of the Ashoka Garden ('Aśokavanikāṅkam'), the Fifth Act of Shaktibhadra's play, Ascharyachudamani, showing Ravana addressing the Moon while pining for Sita

Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting

With artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam

Accompanists: Thalam: Dr. Indu G.; mizhavu: Kalamandalam Manikandan & Nepathya Jinesh; edakka: Kalanilayam Rajan; and make-up: Kalanilayam Sreejith Sundaran

Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.