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A Koodiyattam performer of Kerala in traditional costume and green makeup inside a temple theatre. Classical Theatre
August 11, 2026 2 min read

What Is Koodiyattam, the UNESCO Sanskrit Theatre?

Perhaps two thousand years old and honoured by UNESCO, Koodiyattam is Kerala's stately Sanskrit theatre of eye-acting and sacred drums.

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Close up of a Kutiyattam artist's hand performing an intricate mudra near a burning brass oil lamp, deep amber light, dark temple stage in the background. Traditions
March 26, 2026 4 min read

Koodiyattam vs Kutiyattam: Same Theatre, Different Spelling, Explained

Koodiyattam or Kutiyattam? Are they two art forms or the same one? Quick answer plus the meaning of the Malayalam…

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