Which art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “Which art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?” The correct answer is Kutiyattam. Kutiyattam, also written Koodiyattam, is a traditional Sanskrit theatre form of Kerala and is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It combines acting, Sanskrit drama, temple-theatre traditions and elements of Koothu. Traditionally, it was performed in Koothambalams, the temple theatre spaces of Kerala. Theyyam and Chakyar Koothu are also important Kerala traditions, but the UNESCO-listed answer in this question is Kutiyattam.