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Padayani, vibrant folk artform from Kerala

Padayani, vibrant folk artform from Kerala

Padayani, vibrant folk artform from Kerala

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Padayani is a ritual artform performed in Bhadrakali temples that symbolizes the killing of the demon daruka by the Goddess in anger. It is an ancient ritual that combines music, drama and dance.

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