Indian Classical Dance (Kathakali) Issue date : 20/10/1975 Issue by : India About : The Post and Telegraph Department Issue postage stamps and first day cover of Indian classical dance Kathakali On 20/10/1975. Kathakali is classical dance drama from Kerala, India. It is a story play. In Kathakali takes mythological themes. Dancer wear colourful dress and makeup in this dance form.