NANGIARKOOTHU
Friday 7th 7.30pm - 8.30pm
SEETHASWAYAMVARAM
It is the marriage of Seetha by breaking the bow named "saivachapam" (bow of Lord Siva) by the handsome Rama at the palace of King Janaka. King Janaka had declared that he would give his daughter in marriage to only that suitor who is able to break the huge bow. Many suitors from far & wide come to try their luck but in vain. Only the Lord Sri Rama effortlessly succeeds in this feat. Sita is also overwhelmed with joy to find that the handsome prince whom she had secretly wished would achieve this feat & win her hand had indeed been successful
KOODIYATTAM
Friday 7th : 9.00pm - 10.00pm
THORANAYUDHAM
The beautiful garden of King Ravana has been destroyed by the Hanuman. Ravana loves the garden so much that he had placed all beautiful things in it. The watchman, Sankukarnan was so afraid of telling about the condition of garden to the King that he tells it to one of the ladies and orders her to tell it to Ravana. She goes from there and tells Ravana what has happened to the garden. Ravana get angry and orders his soldiers to catch the monkey and tie him up.
NANGIARKOOTHU
Saturday 8th 7.30pm - 8.30pm
POOTHANAMOKSHAM
Demon King Kamsa was cursed by the Gods that he would die at the hands of his nephew Lord Krishna. Scared of the prophecy he decides to kill Lord Krishna . To achieve this he uses many evil methods. In one instance he gives instructions to the demoness Poothana to kill all infants who are recently born in the kingdom. After killing many children one day she decides to go to Ambadi (it is the place where Krishna lives) to kill all the children there. She changes her appearance into a beautiful young woman. She decides to kill by breastfeeding children by poisoning her breasts. As she moves towards the house where Lord Krishna resides she sees many beautiful things around. Then slowly, she enters the house of Krishna and she sees the baby. She is struck by the beauty of the child. She starts feeding the baby Krishna. Lord Krishna recognizes the demoness and he continues to drink and finally drinks her life with the milk. Poothana falls dead. Lord Krishna gives her moksham or salvation.
KOODIYATTAM
Saturday 8th 9.00pm - 11.00pm
JATAYUVADHAM
Jatayuvadham is a part of the drama "Aascharyachoodamani" written by Sakthi Bhadra Kavi. The story deviates considerably from the original Ramayanam text. For abducting Seetha from Panchavati, Ravanan and his Soothan (charioteer) disguise themselves as Sreerama and Lakshmana. They make her believe that they are returning to Ayodhya. On the way Ravanan accidentally touches the Choodamani (a jewelled ornament Seetha is wearing on her head). By its magical powers Ravanan is reverted to his actual form.
The first scene in Koodiyattam performance starts when Seetha is horrified by the sight of Ravana. She begs Soothan (disguised as Lakshmanan) to save her. Suddenly he also assumes his real form. Seetha becomes more frightened. Hearing Seetha's wailing, Jatayu (A bird who is a friend of Sreeraman) appears. He attempts to save Seetha. Jatayu fights fiercely with Ravana. Ravana tricks Jatayu. He asks him where his vulnerable spot is, Jatayu truthfully says it his wing. In turn Ravavna lies & cleverly tells Jatayu for him it is his toe. As Jatayu bends to peck Ravana's toe, Ravana cuts the bird's right wing. Seetha grieves, she blesses Jatayu that he will not die before conveying the information to Sreerama. The drama ends with the exit of Ravana and Soothan taking Seetha.
KOODIYATTAM
Sunday 9th 7.30pm - 8.30pm
THORANAYUDHAM
The beautiful garden of King Ravana has been destroyed by the Hanuman. Ravana loves the garden so much that he had placed all beautiful things in it. The watchman, Sankukarnan was so afraid of telling about the condition of garden to the King that he tells it to one of the ladies and orders her to tell it to Ravana. She goes from there and tells Ravana what has happened to the garden. Ravana get angry and orders his soldiers to catch the monkey and tie him up.
KOODIYATTAM
Sunday 9th 9.00pm - 10.00pm
KAILASODHRANAM / PARVATHIVIRAHAM
Lord Siva and Parvathy are sitting happily in their abode, Mount Kailasa. Parvathy sees the Goddess of River Ganga on the head of Siva and gets angry with him. She quarrels with him and goes away. At this time Ravana tries to lift the Kailasa Mountain. When he lifts it the mountain moves and this disturbs Parvathi.. She gets frightened and goes back to Siva. Because of Ravana, Paravathi comes back. So Siva is happy and he gives Ravana the title "RAVANA".