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Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming.

Kathakali originated from a precursor dance-drama form called Ramanattam and owes it share of techniques also to Krishnanattam. The word "attam" means enactment. In short, these two forerunning forms to Kathakali dealt with presentation of the stories of Hindu gods Rama and Krishna.

Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala. It is a highly specialised form. The songs are called Aatakatha. These are mostly stories from Mahabharata. Every character has characteristic costume. It takes years of training to become a Kathakali performer.

Mohiniyattam is a dance form of Kerala. In Malayalam, 'Mohini" means 'to enchant' and 'Aattam' means dance. Mohinyattam means 'enchanting dance'.

Kathakali is a traditional dance form of Kerala.

It was found by Sage Bharata and its song is sung in Malayalam the regional language of Kerala.

Kathakali and Mohiniattam are Kerala folk dance this right answer.

Kathalali is folk dance prevalent in which state answar kerala.

I'm confused is kuchipudi dance form is folk dance of Kerala?

Is Mohniattam also folk dance of Kerala? Please give answer.

In Malayalam, 'Katha' means 'story' and 'Kali' means 'play'.

Kathakali is the 100% folk dance in Kerala only.