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What is the condition of Krishnanattam today?
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Is Krishnanattam an ancestor of Kathakali? Ancestor tradition of Kathakali
One of the traditions Kathakali evolved from; patronised by the Zamorins — Kathakali — the classical dance drama of KeralaTIER 1
Ancestor tradition shaping Kathakali's development — Kathakali Dance-Drama: Where Gods and Demons Come to PlayTIER 2
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How many performers practise Krishnanattam today?
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The tradition
Krishnanattam is a temple dance-drama tradition depicting the life of Krishna, historically patronised by the Zamorin (Samoothiri) rulers of Calicut. It is one of the theatrical traditions that shaped the development of Kathakali.¶
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Cite: “Krishnanattam.” folkroom, https://folkroom.org/art-forms/krishnanattam — text CC BY-SA, with attribution.