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Thiruvathira kali is a typical dance form of Kerala. This is a female group dance made up of simple yet very attractive steps. In ancient times, women use to perform this dance in their homes during festivals and functions, giving it the Malayalam name aka Kaikottikali: aka-inside + kaikottikali-play clapping hands.
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 town is an important business centre and is known for its Trade (Kadakkal Chantha), Kadakkal Viplavam Kadakkal Riot Case, Festivals (Kadakkal Thiruvathira), Religious unity and spice production. Kadakkal is reachable through Nilamel , and is well connected to nearby villages like Anchal , Kilimanoor , Parippally and Madathara .
Her early education was under her father; [note 1] she studied under Harippadu Kochuppilla Varrier, simultaneously learning Thiruvathira dance from her father. [3] Her first marriage was in 1834 to Kunjan Thampan of Cherthala Varanadu Naduvilel Kovilakam but after the death of Thampan in 1851, she married again in 1861; the marriage with ...
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple hosts the arattu festival, celebrated on a grand scale on the Thiruvathira day in February–March each year. Many people come to the temple on the 8th and 10th day of the festival, when seven and a half elephants (in Malayalam: ezharaponnaana) [6] made of gold (nearly 13 Kgms) will be held in public view. This statue ...
Charadupinnikali (Malayalam: ചരടുപിന്നിക്കളി - literally 'string dance') or Urikkali is a dance form practiced in South Kerala [1] [2 ...
Poothan and Thira is a ritualistic folk art performed mainly in the Valluvanad region (present-day Palakkad district) of central Kerala in India, in which people dance in costumes representing Poothan is the lieutenant of Kali, and Thira, the goddess Kali, to the accompaniment of drummers. Thudi a small drum using for poothan, and heavy drum ...
Oyilattam. Oyilattam (Meaning: dance of grace) is a folk dance with origins in the Madurai region of Tamil Nadu. [1] The dance has its origins in southern Tamil Nadu and is primarily performed in Madurai district, Tirunelveli district and Tiruchirapalli district. [2]