Which of the following dance forms is/are associated with Indian state of Kerala?

Karakattam

Oppana

Kolkali

Chakyar Koothu

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Karakattam is a form of folk dance performed at festivals, conferences, roadshows and primarily at Mariamman festivals. It is one of the many creative traditions that owe their existence to Mariamman, the rain goddess. Karakattam and agriculture have a link and that’s why performers of this form want it to be recognised as the agricultural art form of Kerala.
Oppana is a popular form of social entertainment among the Mappila community of Kerala, South India, prevalent throughout Kerala, especially in Malabar. The Term Oppana is believed to be originated from the Arabic word \"Affna\" Oppana was originated on the occasion of make of Muslim brides.
Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala and also in Lakshadweep. The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps.
Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala, India. It is primarily a type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics and stories from the Puranas.

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Karakattam is a form of folk dance performed at festivals, conferences, roadshows and primarily at Mariamman festivals. It is one of the many creative traditions that owe their existence to Mariamman, the rain goddess. Karakattam and agriculture have a link and that’s why performers of this form want it to be recognised as the agricultural art form of Kerala.
Oppana is a popular form of social entertainment among the Mappila community of Kerala, South India, prevalent throughout Kerala, especially in Malabar. The Term Oppana is believed to be originated from the Arabic word \"Affna\" Oppana was originated on the occasion of make of Muslim brides.
Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala and also in Lakshadweep. The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps.
Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala, India. It is primarily a type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics and stories from the Puranas.

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