Question

Which of the following color represents royalty, divinity, and virtue in Kathakali dance facial makeup?
1. Green
2. Red
3. Black
4. Yellow

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Green

• ​Kathakali uses minimal props in recital however it uses elaborated facial makes with different colors and headgear for a different character.
• The different facial color used in Kathakali has its significance as following
  • Green-It represents royalty, divinity, and virtue.
  • Red patches beside noses-It represent royalty.
  • Black-Its used for evil and wickedness.
  • Yellow-for saint and women.
  • Complete red-painted face-It indicates evil.
  • White beard-It represents being with higher consciousness and divinity.
• The costume in Mohiniattam is white and white of being the principal color with the gold color brocade design. The dancer wears a leather strap bell(ghungroo) on their ankles.
• In Odissi, the women dancer wears an elaborated hairstyle, silver jewelry, long necklace.
• Faces are covered with a thin veil and gentle movements and hand gestures are given importance in Manipuri dance.
• The female in the Manipuri dancers wear a long skirt and focuses on hand and knee movements.
• Costume wear by the male performer is Dhoti and paguri while female wears traditional Assmes jewelry Ghuri And Chador made of pat silk waistcloth are worn by both men and women Sattttriya dance.