| Aivar natakom is a prominent rural drama of Kerala. | | | | Aivar natakom are there in some of the villages of |
| Aivar natakom or Aivar Kali literally means a play of | | | | Kerala like Pallipuram, Adattu, Olarikkara and more. Kali |
| five people or Pandavas. People of Viswakarma | | | | Asaan is the central character of this play. The |
| community of Kerala perform this art form. It includes | | | | performers mask their face with sandal wood paste, |
| five communities that are Aasari (carpenter), Mussari | | | | wear white dhoti and a towel tied around their heads. |
| (Brassmith), Thattaan (Gold smith), Kalthachan (Mason) | | | | Aivar natakom is usually performed in the night. The |
| and Kollan (Blacksmith). | | | | performance starts with Ganapathy Pooja or ritualistic |
| Aivar Natakom is based on Hindu legend Mahabharata. | | | | prayer to their deity. At first, the dancers rounds |
| Bhadrakali, a Goddess of Hindus determines to | | | | around the wick lamp, in the second stage, they |
| revenge Pandavaas, who killed one of the devotees | | | | perform using swords and shields. The performance |
| of Karna. On hearing this, Lord Krishna, a friend of | | | | gradually grows vigorous as the song proceeds. |
| Pandavaas comes to their help. He turns himself into a | | | | Elathalam used in this performance adds to its |
| lamp and makes them sing and dance in praise of her. | | | | enjoyments. And the rhythmic movements of |
| Pleased by this, she turns away from this. | | | | footsteps by striking the sticks according to the music |
| This art form is mainly performed in temples of | | | | are a beautiful sight to enjoy. |
| Kerala.Aivar natakom is performed on a stage with a | | | | Aivar natakom, a famous dance drama of Kerala |
| wick lamp adorned with different colorful flowers | | | | holds only moral themes that makes the art form |
| around it. Permanent platforms for the performance of | | | | more enjoyable. |