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Koothu is a temple
related theatre art of Kerala and is performed in Koothambalam which
forms a part of many Kerala temples. Performing it is the privilege of
the Chakkiyar caste, though members of another caste – Nambiar and
their women (Nangiars) – assist them. Koothu has two factors,
the dramatic and narrative. In one version, where there is only one
performer narrating stories the presentation
is known simply called Koothu and because of its Chakkiyar
fixation, Chakkiyar Koothu.
Where there is more
than one actor, and the performers together enact a play, the
presentation is called Koodiyattam. Guruvayur temple has
a permanent Koothambalam where the performance of Koothu is conducted. |
