Therukoothu

Theru koothu is the combination of literature, music and theatre. It is considered as the powerful theatre tradition of Tamil Nadu. This is performed in South Arcot, North Arcot, Chengalpattu, Thiruvanamalai and Vilupuram districts in Tamilnadu. Therukoothu is not only aesthetically sophisticated but also has a significant position in socio religious practices of the villages. Performance in the Theru koothu is considered as an act of devotion to the local village deity to which it is traditionally linked. There are two kinds of Therukoothu. They are Therkathi paani (Southern Method) Vadakathi paani (Northern Method). Therkathi paani is performd at Puducheri region and Vadakathi paani is performed at Chengalpattu and North Arocot region. Dolak, Jalra, Armoniam are the musical instruments that are used in Therukoothu. Generally therukoothu performers perform the myth of Ramayanam, Mahabaratham.