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Koodiyattam | |
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Medium | Sanskrit theatre with Koothu |
Originating culture | Kerala |
Originating era | Sangam era |
Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre | |
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Country | India |
Domains | Performing arts |
Reference | 00010 |
Region | Asia and the Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2001 (3rd session) |
List | Representative |
Koodiyattam (Malayalam: കൂടിയാട്ടം; IAST: kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ; lit. 'combined act') is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, an ancient performing art from the Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.[1]