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A highly stylized technique in the invocation of bhava has been developed in Kathakali. This is called Rasaabhinaya. Indian dramatic theory explain 9 kinds of basic sentiments(Navarasam)
Hasya-Comedy
Karuna-Pity
Veeryam-Heroic
Bhayanakam-Fearful
Adbhutham-Wonder
Shantam-Peace
Sringara-Love
Hasya-Comedy
Karuna-Pity
Raudra-Furious
Veeryam-Heroic
Bhayanakam-Fearful
Bhibatsam-Disgus
Adbhutham-Wonder
Shantam-Peace
The communication among the characters and to the audience, is through an intricate language of hand gestures, used in combination with facial expression and body movements. Kathakali follows the language of Mudras, as described in "Hasthalakshana Deepika".
Pathaaka (Flag)
Mudraakhyam
Katakam
Mushti
Kartharee Mukham
Sukathundam
Kapidhakam
HamsaPaksham
Sikharam
Hamsaasyam
Anjaly
Ardhachandram
Mukuram
Bhramaram
Soochimukham
Pallavam
Thripathaaka
Mrigaseersham
Sarpasirassu
Vardhamanakam
Araalam
Oornanabham
Mukulam
Katakaamukham