Kathakali Stories

Kalyana Sougandhikam

- Story of Bheema going in search of the Kalyanasougandhikam flower in the forest and meeting Hanuman his brother whom he did not knew.

Rukmini Swayamvaram

- Story of how Rukmini the daughter of King Bhishmaka of Vidarbha conveys her desire to marry Krishna irrespective of the fact that her brother Rukmi wants her to marry Sisupala. through Sundara Brahmana.

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Nizhalkuthu

- Story of how Duryodhana the Kaurava king persuades Malayan to perform Nizhalkuthu and kill pandavas, Malayathi's reaction to it and how Sri Krishna Saves the day by protecting both Pandavas and Manikantan Malayan's son.

Karnasapatham

- Story of Karna's Vow to Duryodhana that he will abandon his mother and brothers and that either Arjuna or He will only survive the battle.

Lavanasura Vadham

- Story of Kusa and Lava capturing the yagaswva of Sri Rama's Ashwamedham. and Hanuman meeting them and their mother Seetha Devi in the forest.

Kiratham

- Story of Arjunas thapas to Siva for obtaining the boon for Pasupathasthra.

Keechakavadham

- Story of Bhima in his disguise as Vilala killing Keechaka for making overtures to his wife Panchali in her disguise as Malini

Devayaanicharitham

- Story of Kacha the son of the deva guru going to Sukra the asura guru's ashram to obtain Mrithasanjeevani mantra and his love affair with Devayaani Sukra's daughter.

Uttara Swayamvaram

- Story of Duryodhana trying to break the cover of the Pandavas by sending his aid Thrigartha to steal the cattle of the Virata king.

Rugmangada Charitham

- Story of King Rugmangada who is an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, his devotion being tested by Mohini.

Balivadham

- Story of Sri Rama killing Bali for forcefully obtaining his brother Sugreevan's wife.

Dakshayagam

- Story of Daksha the son of Brahma, his daughter Sathi and her marriage to Siva and the Yaga which Daksha conducts.

Kuchelavritham

- Story of Kuchela a child hood friend of Sri Krishna going to visit him after a long gap.

Balivijayam

- Story of how Narada persuades Ravana to engage Bali in duel and thus destroys Ravana's Pride.

Duryodhanavadha

- Story of Pandava - Kaurava battle, Bhagavad Gita and the killing of Dussasana by Bhima.

Ravanavijayam

- Story of war between Vaisravana and Ravana and also Ravanas overtures with Rambha.

Bakavadham

- Story of Bhima going to the forest on Kunti Devi's advise and Killing Baka

Kalakeyavadham - Second Half

- Story of Arjuna being cursed by Urvasi and Arjuna killing Kalakeya on the request of Indra.

Nalacharitham - Third Day

- Story of Nala being bitten by Karkotaka and turning to Bahuka. Rituparna teaching Bahuka the Akshahridaya Mantra and Kali leaving Bahuka's body.

Nalacharitham - Fourth Day

- Story of Damayanthi realising that the charioteer is really Nala and re marrying her.