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Padayani, also known Padeni (from the Malayalam word for military formations), is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art [1] from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual performed in Bhagavati temples. [2] The dance is performed in honor of Bhadrakaali. [3] Meaning, a ...
Kummattikali or Kummatti Kali is the famous colorful mask-dance of Kerala, prevalent in Thrissur District, Palakkad District and parts of South Malabar. During the festival of Onam, Kummattikali performers move from house to house collecting small gifts and entertaining people. Kummatti dances are rampant in the Thrissur district during Onam
Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India. [1] The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps. [2] The circle expands and contracts as the dance progress. The accompanying music gradually rises in pitch and the dance reaches its climax. [1]
Chozhikali is a folk dance popular in central Kerala mainly in the Valluvanad region. There are two types of Chozhikali: Thiruvathirachozhi and Kudachozhi. [ 1 ] Chozhikali is a ritual dance form performed by the Hindu community of present-day Palakkad and Thrissur districts.
Theeyaattam also known as Theeyaattu (Tīyāttu) is a traditional temple dance form of Kerala. There are two types of Theeyaattam – Bhadrakali Theeyaattu and Ayyappan Theeyaattu. Bhadrakali Theeyattu is performed by Theeyaattunnis (a Brahmin community in Kerala) whereas Ayyappan Theeyaattu is performed by Thiyyadi Nambiars.
Thiruvathirakali is a unique group dance of women in Kerala. [1] The dance is performed by women in small groups, both as part of and apart from religious rituals. [2] [3] [4] Generally on Onam and Thiruvathira day in the month of Dhanumas, women perform this art form by singing the praises of Shiva Parvati in Shiva temples etc. Thiruvathirakali is considered a must especially for women who ...
The dance in Mayilpeeli Thookkam is known as Pyattu. The movements are similar to Kalarippayattu techniques. [2] The all-night performance of the dance form is usually performed solo or in pairs. The strictly rhythm-based songs called "Kavithangal" depict stories from the Hindu Puranas. Each "Kavitham" is composed to suit a specific rhythm.
Poothamkali is performed with various footsteps. The performers who wears chilanka, an anklet uses for dance dances according to the rhythm of a musical instrument named thudi. The dancing is very slow at the beginning and then the pace increases. This needs a good body flexibility. Usually this art form is performed by Mannans, a community in ...