Kerala, the state rich in Culture & Tradition has an acute inclination towards creativity and this is seen in the different forms and pattern across the state. The classical arts of Kerala is the prime example for this. Below stated are few of its renowned art forms.

Kathakali:
Kerala is identified by this spectacular classical dance drama performed on the guidelines of natya sastra laid by sage bharatha. This elaborate art is an integral part of all temples and cultural festivals in kerala the costumes & ornaments are designed in an attractive & colorful form to give a superhuman effect. The actors performing do not speak or sing but enact the story picked from rich Indian mythology through mudras (hand gestures), graceful movements and facial expressions. Music is an essential feature of this 500 yr old art the team of musicians include two vocalists who sing along with the chengila (gong), elathalam (small cymbals), chenda and maddalam.

Mohiniyattam:
Mohiniyattam is a classical solo dance combined with graceful elements of bharatanatyam and dynamism of kathakali, The dance is usually performed on temporarily erected designer stage in connection with temple festivals. The costume worn by the performer is the traditional white mundu and melmundu of kerala. Locks of the artist is tied up neatly and arranged to one side of the head and adorned with jasmine, in the traditional style .

Bharata Natyam:
Bharathanatyam is considered as the oldest form of classical dance ' a temple art performed by young women called 'devadasis in India. This dance form depicts poetry in motion,& has its hoary origins in the natya sastra written about 4000 b.c. by sage bharatha. This art form grossly disallows any deviations from basics thus protecting the essence & richness that existed since It was originated

Chakyarkoothu:
This art form is also identified as koothu, one of the oldest classical theatre art of kerala. This is a solo dance based on the themes from epics it starts of with an invocation to the presiding deity of the temple. The narration is brought alive with the "thandava" dance movements. The gestures and facial expression are well inline with the guidelines in natya sastra.. Apart from the colorful costumes & a strange headgear there is an essence of humor involved while performing, which makes this art form interesting