Subject(s): Kerala (India) in Civilization. -- Dravidan or Non-vedic Stream in Retualistic Performing Art , Rural Performing Arts -- Folk Performing arts in Christian and Islamic Traditions -- Vedic or Aryan Stream -- Astrology -- Mural Painting -- Musical Instruments of Kerala Temples -- Semi-Classical Performing Arts : Thullal, -- Folk Performing arts -- Retualistic Performing Art , Rural Performing Arts : Mutiyettu, Patayani, Bhairravi Kolam, Poorakali, marathukkali, Toleppaavakoothu -- Folk Performing arts : Kaakkarissi natakam, Kummaattikkali -- Folklore -- Ritualistic and Classical Performance Arts : Kootiyattam, Nagiar Koothu, Krishnanattam, kathakali, Mohiniyattam -- Systems for Self Defence : Meyyourkkam (body Control Exercises ) -- Kettukayari-Twelve Spanner -- Cheruvati-Three Spanner Smaller Sticks -- Otta-Dragger -- Kuntham-Spear -- Valppayattu-Sward Play -- Marma Vidya -- Salas Institutions -- Quasi-martial Temple Art: Velakali -- Manuscripts : Christian, Islamic, Languages -- Classic Static Art : Mural Painting -- Rustic Performing Arts : Thiruvathirakkali -- Koithu Paathu-Harvest Song -- Folk Performing Arts : Christian Theatre- Maargamkali, vattakali, Chavittunatakam -- Folk Performing Arts : islamic Theatre-Oppana, Kolkali