A form of folk theatre from Tamil Nadu also known as kattaikkuttu and koothu, therukoothu performances include elements of traditional theatre, song, dance and ritual. Therukoothu is believed to have evolved from early Dravida performance styles that were the ancestors of other traditional performances such as Kathakali, Yakshagana, Theyyam, Bhuta, and Mudiyettu. The Silappatikaram, an … Continue reading Therukoothu