These include five classical dance forms: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattom, Thullal and Krishnanattam, which originated and developed in the temple theatres during the classical period under the patronage of royal houses.[59] Kerala natanam, Thirayattam,[60] Kaliyattam, Theyyam, Koothu and Padayani are other dance forms associated with the temple culture of the region.[61] Some traditional dance forms such as Oppana and Duffmuttu were popular among the Muslims of the state,[62] while Margamkali and Parichamuttukali are popular among the Syrian Christians and Chavittu nadakom is popular among the Latin Christians.[63][64]