GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Detailed explanation-1: -Over five hundred Kathakali plays (Aattakatha) exist, most of which were written before the 20th century. Of these, about four dozen are most actively performed. These plays are sophisticated literary works, states Zarrilli, and only five authors have written more than two plays.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kathakali Dance Stories Kathakali first started in the 17th century and was originally performed only by males. Traditionally, these dances would take all night to perform, with many being based on the epic Indian poems of Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Detailed explanation-3: -The number of classical dances range from eight to more, depending on the source and scholar. The Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes eight – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. Scholars such as Drid Williams add Chhau, Yakshagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list.