APantomime, written by Raja Manaveda, who ruled as Zamorin of Calicut from 1655 - 58 A.D. It is based on Bhagavatha, particularly Dasama and Ekadasa Skanthas. This unique art exists only in the Guruvayur temple.
Raja Manaveda was a contemporary of Melpathur, Poonthanam and Vilwamangalam II. The belief goes that the poet was, with the help of Vilwamangalam. was able to see Sree Krishna, and enchanted he rushed forward to embrace Him. Saying "Vilwamangalam told me ot this" He vanished and the poet was able to get hold of only a single peacock feather from the Peelithirumudi of the Lord. Using this feather the Zamorin made a Mudi and to enable this Peelithirumudi to be used on stage he composed a dance drama, naturally it was based on the story of Sree Krishna.
Raja Manaveda a born genius, was not only a deep scholar and poet, but was an erudite master in all extant art forms. The poet followed the ancient dance forms of Koothu Koodiyattam and Theyyam. he depended on Jayadevas Geethagovinda. must have been also influenced by Ashtapadiyattam a dramatised version of Geethagovindam.
The story is divided into eight parts to be presented on stage on consecutive eight nights. namely Avatharam the incarnation of Maha Vishnu as Krishna; Kaliyamardhanam; Rasakreeda; Kamsavadham; Svayamvaram; banayuddham; Vividayudham and Swargarohanam.
Raja Manaveda was a contemporary of Melpathur, Poonthanam and Vilwamangalam II. The belief goes that the poet was, with the help of Vilwamangalam. was able to see Sree Krishna, and enchanted he rushed forward to embrace Him. Saying "Vilwamangalam told me ot this" He vanished and the poet was able to get hold of only a single peacock feather from the Peelithirumudi of the Lord. Using this feather the Zamorin made a Mudi and to enable this Peelithirumudi to be used on stage he composed a dance drama, naturally it was based on the story of Sree Krishna.
Raja Manaveda a born genius, was not only a deep scholar and poet, but was an erudite master in all extant art forms. The poet followed the ancient dance forms of Koothu Koodiyattam and Theyyam. he depended on Jayadevas Geethagovinda. must have been also influenced by Ashtapadiyattam a dramatised version of Geethagovindam.
The story is divided into eight parts to be presented on stage on consecutive eight nights. namely Avatharam the incarnation of Maha Vishnu as Krishna; Kaliyamardhanam; Rasakreeda; Kamsavadham; Svayamvaram; banayuddham; Vividayudham and Swargarohanam.
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