Mudiyettu Flashcards
1
Q
What is Mudiyettu ?
A
It is a traditional ritual theatre and folk dance drama from KERALA
2
Q
What does Mudiyettu enact ?
A
Battle between Goddess Kali and demon Darika
3
Q
Which cult does this belong to ?
A
Bhagavathi or Bhadrakali cult
4
Q
Where is this dance performed ?
A
In Bhadrakali temples , temples of Mother Goddess after harvesting season
5
Q
Is this dance a part of Intangible Heritage sites ?
A
YES , it was put under UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010
6
Q
Is it the first one of Kerala to be added into the list ?
A
NO , Koodiyattam was added before it
