TNangiyarkoothu performances, is the only major item on the stage besides the performer. The mizhavu traditionally played by the Nambiar is a large egg-shaped copper drum.

An avanadha (membranophone), the mouth of the pot is closed with tightly stretched calf leather. Earlier made of clay, the pot is placed within a wooden frame and
its tapering base is not to touch the bare floor. The broad part of the drum has a hole of a finger thickness and ardent devotees called it the air vent for the mizhavu to breathe. In reality it aids in creating the appropriate sound.

Submitted by bhawani on Fri, 2007-01-05 13:45. Other
The mizhavu the prime percussion instrument in the Koothu, Koodiyattam and Nangiyarkoothu performances, is the only major item on the stage besides the performer. The mizhavu traditionally played by the Nambiar is a large egg-shaped copper drum.

An avanadha (membranophone), the mouth of the pot is closed with tightly stretched calf leather. Earlier made of clay, the pot is placed within a wooden frame and

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Mon, 2006-12-25 13:53. Personalities
Sitting cross legged in front of a hand mirror he painted his face in pale beige, outlined eyes in black, over emphasized eye brows with a graceful curve and gave lovely shape in red to his lips. He was carefully drawing three white horizontal lines on his forehead.

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Mon, 2007-01-15 13:27. Personalities
Mohiniyattam which was patronized by Maharaja Swati Tirunal almost 175 years ago regained its favor since its incorporation in the curriculum of Kerala Kalamandalam established by Mahakavi Vallathol. The poet managed to employ the services of Chinnammu, and Kalyanikutti Amma the exponents of Mohiniyattam.

Submitted by bhawani on Sun, 2007-01-07 12:01. Movies

Films do much more than entertain. Some of us expect a message, some others want to be able to identify with the characters and yet others want it to take us into a journey of life as it is lived on different planes.

Aadum Koothu is in Tamil by Chandran who has given Malayalam Cinema some exquisite pieces like 'Susannah', Dany' 'Padam Onnu Oru Vilapam'& 'Kathavaseshan'.