Indian Culture-general Discussions - II

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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Folks, I am trying to find some information on the term that I have heard in my house hold - Kathakaleshipam. It is about the telling of stories. I am unable to find info on the net. Must be my spelling. I am just looking for general info on the subject. Thanks. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
In Telugu it is "Kathakalakshepam" literally meaning story and time pass, I do not exactly know what you are looking for but type in that spelling in google because it does show up a bunch of links about this, if you are looking for the origin of the term, its from Sanskrit.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Reasons for selection 

Kathakalakshepam is a popular traditional form of South India.

Area where performed 

In the state of Tamil Nadu in the Southeastern coastal region of India, also prevalent in other adjoining states.

Essential elements of the performing art 

Music, Dance, Theatre

Detailed explanation 

Kathakalakshepam literally means narrating the stories of ancient text in a comprehensive manner to the common people. It is a form of discourse combining music and dramatic elements. The performer narrates, enacts and comments on episodes and themes from the mythological lore of India in a lucid manner. It demands theological and literary competence of the performer. Acquaintance with the epics, ancient texts, resourcefulness are imperative as also the ability to project the subject through the medium of music, spoken words and enactment.

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