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    India's first UNESCO-listed art form

    Koodiyattam, Kerala's ancient Sanskrit theatre, was the first Indian art form proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, in 2001.

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    Vallathol's gift to Kathakali

    Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930. It now stands at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur and revived Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Koodiyattam.

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    Eight classical dances of India

    The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognises eight classical dances: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya. Sattriya of Assam was added in 2000.

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    Mudiyettu joins the UNESCO list

    Mudiyettu, a ritual dance-drama from Kerala that enacts goddess Kali's battle with the demon Darika, was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.

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    Sahitya Akademi's beginning

    The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, was set up by the Government of India in 1954 to promote literature in Indian languages.

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    Dance of the enchantress

    Mohiniyattam gets its name from Mohini, the enchantress form of Lord Vishnu. Kerala's graceful solo dance flourished under the patronage of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal.

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    Ajanta's painted Buddhist caves

    The rock-cut Buddhist caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra are famous for their ancient murals. They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, along with the Ellora caves.

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    Kunchan Nambiar's satirical art

    Ottan Thullal was created by poet Kunchan Nambiar in the 18th century. It uses humour and satire in simple Malayalam to criticise social evils, and it is a favourite topic in PSC exams.

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