Krishnanattamof the cultural programs and religious discourses conducted at Guruvayoor, special mention must be made of the dance-drama known as Krishnanattam the dance of Krishna which is very popular.
Krishnanattam was written in the wake of twelfth century Bengali poet.
Saint Jayadevas Gita Govinda (song of Govinda or Krishna) which became a popular poetical work in kerala a little over three hundred years ago.
Inspired by his own experience with the Lord of Guruvayoor he wrote a series of eight dramas called Krishna Geeti representing the important incidents in the life of Lord Krishna.
When he turned it into an enchanting dance drama it came to be known as krishnanattam.
Krishnanattam was written in the wake of twelfth century Bengali poet.
Saint Jayadevas Gita Govinda (song of Govinda or Krishna) which became a popular poetical work in kerala a little over three hundred years ago.
Inspired by his own experience with the Lord of Guruvayoor he wrote a series of eight dramas called Krishna Geeti representing the important incidents in the life of Lord Krishna.
When he turned it into an enchanting dance drama it came to be known as krishnanattam.
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