KURATHIYATTOM
This is interpreted with fluent mime. The gestures, body swerves and footwork, show perfect coordination and rhythmic grace. After this the Kuravan (male) enters and enact a mock quarrel with the Kurathi. Maddalam, kaimani etc. are the instruments used.
In this dance called Kurathiyattom, two Kurathis first enter dancing, in the guise of characters representing the wives of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Then they stage a controversy through songs over the exploits of their respective husbands. The favourable point in one's favour becomes the butt of ridicule at the other's hands and while one praises profusely the other condemns sarcastically. Kurathi are a set of gypsies who go about from place to place telling fortunes.
In this dance called Kurathiyattom, two Kurathis first enter dancing, in the guise of characters representing the wives of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Then they stage a controversy through songs over the exploits of their respective husbands. The favourable point in one's favour becomes the butt of ridicule at the other's hands and while one praises profusely the other condemns sarcastically. Kurathi are a set of gypsies who go about from place to place telling fortunes.
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