By Pushparaaja Munusamy, from Penang, Malaysia, was recently backpacking in kerala; executive summary by darmansjah
Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala. The world Kathakali lieterally means ‘Story-Play’. Kathakali is known for its heavy, elaborate makeup, which is done in stages, and the duration varies according to the character and complexity of the costume. All the colours used in from natural substances and herbs.