Krishnattam: The Essence of Kerala’s 8 Play Cycle

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By

Sakshi D

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September 15, 2025

1–2 minutes

Krishnattam is the temple art from Kerala. It is the cycle of 8 plays performed for 8 day consecutively.

2. Rasa Krida (रसक्रीड़ा)

3. Kaliamandana (कालियमर्दनम्)

4. Kamasavadha (कामसवद्धम्)

5. Swayamvaram (स्वयंवरम)

6. Bana Yudham (बाना युद्ध)

7. Vivida Vadham (विविध वधम्)

8. Swargarohana (स्वर्गारोहणम्)