Ashtapadi Attom is a popular dance form based on the Gita Govinda of
Jayadeva. It is a theatrical representation of the famous lyrical play. There are five characters in the play -
Lord Krishna,
Radha, and three females. Instruments used in this dance form are
Chenda, Maddalam,
Ilathalam and
Chengala. Ashtapadi Attom is now almost extinct.
