Kathakali - The Exuberant Indian Opera

The Kathakali dance puzzle brings to you, India’s most dazzling performance art form from the State of Kerala, centred around traditional themes including folk and religious stories from Hindu mythology. This puzzle illustrates a scene from the epic Mahabharata, where, multi-hued dancers with intricately painted masks and beautifully crafted Kathakali dance costumes, portray the story of good prevailing over evil. In this scene Lord Krishna negotiates with Duryodhan and Dushasan, to peacefully return to the Pandavas what rightfully belongs to them to prevent the great war of Kurukshetra. Join us in dancing to the triumph of good, as you decode this vibrant Kathakali portrayal!

The collection of Indian Art puzzles from Aurva, have been artfully designed to explore the great forms of art of dance, craft and performance from the country.