India is a country known for its rich culture and heritage. Each state of India has its own symbolic representation. Dance forms are an example of this. Kathakali is a traditional classical dance form originating in the southern state of Kerala. The words ‘katha’ mean story and ‘kali’ mean performance or play. In other words, kathakali is all about depicting certain incidents through the form of dance. The costumes, jewelry, and makeup are vibrant and unique. The hand gestures and expressions are what bring the character to life. The makeup of a kathakali artist plays a significant role. The green/paccha color symbolizes heroism, and the red color symbolizes villianism. Kathakali portrays instances from the Hindu puranas, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Kathakali is performed mostly by men. Kathakali uses certain instruments such as chenda, maddalam, idakka, and ethalam, which are purely Indian instruments. Kathakali is said to have evolved from other art forms like Kutiyattam, Krishnanattam, and Kalaripayattu. Kerala Kalamandalam is among the foremost centers for Kathakali training in the traditional way. Kathakali, as a whole, paints a picture of Indian culture and heritage.