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Kakkarissi Natakom
Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance-drama based on the puranic legends
of Lord Siva and his consort Parvati when they assumed human forms as Kakkalan
and Kakkathi - a nomadic tribe of fortune tellers.
The legend only serves as a skeletal framework for the play, which often
turns into a subtle critique of contemporary society. The language is
a blend of Tamil and Malayalam.
The chief characters are Kakkalan, Kakkathi, Vetan, Velichappadu, Thampuraan
and the ubiquitous Jester. The Dholak, Ganchira,Chenda and the Harmoniumprovide
the background score.
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