Question

Which of the following are the examples of the temple arts :

1. Koothu
2. Kathakali
3. Koodiyattom

• A. None of these
• B. All of these
• C. ii only
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

Artforms

• Koothu, Koodiyattom, and Kathakali were staged in the Koothambalam attached to temples. Hence these art forms came to be known as temple arts.

• The ritual art forms like Theyyam, Thira, and Kalampattu were performed in Kavus (sacred groves) and other places of worship & were more popular than the temple arts. Other art forms are Oppana, Margamkali, Chavittunadakam, etc.