Kathakali Show
Show Time : 5pm to 6pm & 7pm to 8pm
Kathakali Show in Thekkady – Book Your Tickets Online
Experience the vibrant tradition of Kerala’s classical dance-drama at Periyar Tourism Online in Thekkady. Watch a live Kathakali performance featuring elaborate costumes, expressive facial movements, traditional music and the mythological story of Narakasura Vadham.
If you are looking for Kathakali booking online in Thekkady, you can explore this cultural experience as part of your visit to the Periyar and Thekkady region. Check the available show timings, ticket prices and booking details before planning your visit.
Book your Kathakali tickets online to experience one of Kerala’s most distinctive traditional art forms.
Experience details
Experience: Live Kathakali performance
Location: Periyar Tourism Online, Thekkady, Kerala
Performance: Narakasura Vadham
Schedule: Daily performances
Show timings:
Evening Show 1: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Evening Show 2: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ticket price: ₹300 per person
Booking: Book Kathakali Tickets
Kathakali: Kerala’s Traditional Dance-Drama
Kathakali is a classical dance-drama that originated in Kerala, India. It combines acting, dance, elaborate makeup, colourful costumes, hand gestures known as mudras, expressive eye movements and traditional music to bring stories from Indian mythology to life.
Unlike conventional theatre, Kathakali performers communicate much of the story through facial expressions, body movements and symbolic gestures rather than spoken dialogue. The accompanying music and percussion help convey the emotions and dramatic intensity of each scene.
During your visit to Thekkady, a live Kathakali show offers an opportunity to experience Kerala’s performing arts while learning about the stories and characters represented through this traditional art form.
Narakasura Vadham: The Story Behind the Kathakali Performance
The daily Kathakali performance at Periyar Tourism Online presents Narakasura Vadham, a traditional Kathakali play based on Hindu mythology.
The story features Narakasura, a powerful asura, and his sister Nakrathundi. In one of the well-known episodes, Nakrathundi travels to heaven and approaches Jayantha, the son of Indra, in the guise of a beautiful woman named Lalitha. When Jayantha rejects her advances, a confrontation follows, and Nakrathundi returns to Narakasura after being injured.
Angered by what happened to his sister, Narakasura sets out to challenge Indra and assert his power over heaven. The larger story follows the conflict that arises from his ambition and ultimately leads to his downfall.
Through expressive acting, symbolic hand gestures, striking character makeup and rhythmic percussion, Kathakali brings this mythological story to the stage. The performance gives visitors an introduction to the storytelling techniques and dramatic expressions that make Kerala’s classical art form distinctive.
The episode presented during a particular show may represent selected scenes from the larger traditional play.
Planning to watch a Kathakali performance during your visit to Thekkady?
Periyar Tourism Online presents Narakasura Vadham as part of its daily Kathakali experience.
For the latest show timings, ticket prices and availability, contact the team directly before your visit.
Performance: Narakasura Vadham
Location: Thekkady, Kerala
Schedule: Daily, subject to confirmation
Timings and ticket prices: Contact the team for current details
Reservations: Call the team or submit an enquiry through the contact page.
Planning to experience Kathakali in Thekkady?
Contact Periyar Tourism Online to enquire about the performance and plan your visit.
Call to Enquire: +91 6282 981 886