Koothu

Koothu (Tamil: கூத்து), and alternatively spelt as kuttu, means dance or performance in Tamil, it is a folk art originated from the early Tamil country. But more precisely Koothu refers to Therukoothu (Tamil:தெருக்கூத்து) that is street dance or street play since it will be performed in the village squares. At early age the art of entertainment reached its peak in Tamil country. Mentioned in the Sangam literatures about the development of iyal (literature), isai (music) and natagam (drama). More than entertainment the rukoothu educates the rural people about religion and their history.