Cultural Events Competition

Basic Rules

1. Language
   Mappilapattu sung in Malayalam, with Arabic and Urdu influences.
2. Melody
   Traditional Arabic or Indian ragas.
3. Respect for Tradition
   Performers are expected to show respect for the tradition and its heritage.
4. Improvisation
   While improvisation is allowed, it should be done within the framework of the traditional style.
5. Audience Engagement
   Performers are encouraged to engage with the audience and create a sense of community.

Basic Rules

1. Costume
   The traditional costume is a white or off-white sari with a golden border, adorned with jewelry.
2. Footwear
   Dancers wear traditional Kerala footwear, such as the "chilanka" or "nupuram".
3. Hair
   Hair is typically worn in a traditional Kerala style, such as a bun or braids.

Dance Rules

1. Basic Posture
   Dancers maintain a relaxed, erect posture with a slight inclination forward.
2. Hand Gestures
   Mohiniyattam uses intricate hand gestures, known as "mudras", to convey emotions and tell stories.
3. Footwork
   Footwork is characterized by slow, gliding movements, with an emphasis on rhythm and timing.
li>Eye Movements
Dancers use expressive eye movements to convey emotions and engage with the audience.

Basic Rules

1. Costume
   Traditional Bharatanatyam costume includes a sari, blouse, and jewellery.
2. Jewellery
   Traditional jewellery includes a belt with bells (nattuvangam), ankle bells (salangai), and other ornaments.
3. Hair
   Hair is typically worn in a traditional bun or braids.

Dance Rules

1. Basic Posture
   Dancers maintain a straight posture with a slight inclination forward.
2. Footwork
   Footwork is characterized by intricate and complex rhythms, with an emphasis on the arai (half-toe) and mettu (heel-toe) movements.
3. Hand Gestures
   Bharatanatyam uses intricate hand gestures (mudras) to convey emotions and tell stories.
4. Eye Movements
   Dancers use expressive eye movements to convey emotions and engage with the audience.

Other Guidelines

1. Respect for Tradition
   Dancers are expected to show respect for the tradition and its heritage.
2. Practice and Discipline
   Regular practice and discipline are essential to master the intricacies of Bharatanatyam.
3. Collaboration with Musicians
   Dancers typically perform with live musicians, requiring collaboration and coordination.

Structural Rules

1. Length
   Cinematic songs 3-6 minutes long, fitting the scene's duration.

Lyrical Rules

1. Story Integration
   Lyrics should align with the film's narrative, themes, and character.
2. Language
   English,Malayalam,Hindi.