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Ritual Art
Sarpam Thullal is a unique ritual art performed in temples and sacred groves in Kerala to appease the snake gods and thereby bring prosperity to the family
Mudiyettu is a ritual art popular in the Kaali Temples of Central Kerala (Ernakulam and Kottayam). This unique art form celebrates the triumph of Goddess Kaali over the d…
Velakali is a martial dance form that is noted for its rhythmic stems and dynamic spirit. Men dressed in traditional attire perform this as part of temple festivals and r…
Garudan Parava is aritual art form popular in Bhadrakali temples situated in Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki districts.
Garuda is the eagle-mount of Lord Vishn…
Sarpam Thullal is a ritual associated with serpent worship in Kerala. Sarpam Thullal means dance of snakes. The ritual begins with the drawing of Kalam on the floor. Natu…
Kalamezhuthu is a unique ritual art in which natural powders are used to draw art on the floor. Kalam in Malayalam means picture and ezhuthu denotes the act of drawing.
A well-known folk dance of Kerala, Kanyarkali is a fast-moving dance form performed against a background of rhythmic devotional folk songs and resounding drum beats
Theeyattu is a solo dance-drama performed in front of the Kalam or Dhooli Chitram in some Bhagavathy temples of Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Thripunithura and neighbouring areas…
Kalamezhuthu, a unique powder drawing ritual art of Kerala, though temple-centered, has the elements of tribal and Dravidian cultures. Kalamezhuthu is an integral part of…
Theyyam, also known as Kaliyattam, is a ritual dance popular in north Kerala. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cul…
The ancient ritual of Kalamezhuthu in which, coloured powders made from natural ingredients are mixed with equal measures of devotion, passion and beauty and then applied…
Paana or Pallippaana, is a ritual art to propitiate the goddess Bhadrakaali. Also known as Paanakali, the art form is popular in the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad and M…
Tholppavakkoothu or the shadow puppetry of Kerala is a ritual art performed during the annual festivals in the Kaali temples of Palakkad district. The theme of the play i…
Poothanumthirayum a ritual offering to Goddess Kaali is performed in many places of South Malabar. A troupe of dancers dress up as Kaali (Thira) and Poothams (Spirits) da…
Patayani is a week- long ritual dance, held in Kaali temples on the banks of the Pamba river during the Malayalam months of Meenam and Medam (March - April). Kadammanitta…
Sarppam Thullal is one such ritual that has been associated with propitiating the serpent gods.
Theeyattu is the traditional ritual in dance form  and is performed by the members of Theeyaattunni or Thiyaadi Nambiar community in Kerala. Bhadraka…
Kalamezhuthu, a ritualistic art, is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. Kalam, a unique drawing, is also called dhooli chithram or powder drawing. Th…
Mudiyettu is a ritual dance performed in some Kaali temples of Ernakulam and Kottayam districts (central Kerala). The dance celebrates the Goddess' triumph over the demon…
Arjuna nritham is a ritual art performed by men in the Bhagavathy temples of Kerala. Arjuna nritham is also called Mayilppeeli nritham as the costume includes a character…
The Dance of the Divine - an article about Theyyam, as an artform of Kerala.
Kavadiyattam, a colourful ritual art, widely prevalent in the Subramanya temples all over Kerala during the festival seasons. Percussion instruments like udukku, chenda a…
'Theyyam - The Other Gods', is a coffee-table publication of Stark World Publication, authored by media-person Bhawani Cheerath-Rajagopalan and Rajesh Komath. It is a jou…
Patayani festival at the Palli Bhagavathi temple at Neelamperoor in Kottayam district is special for several reasons. The principal deity is Goddess Vanadurga. Patayani i…
Patayani is such an annual ritualistic festival celebrated in Bhadrakali temples of Central Travancore. Kadammanitta, Kadalimangalam, Kannamthanam and Othara temples in P…
Mudiyettu is a ritual art mostly performed in the Ernakulam and Kottayam districts of Kerala. It is usually performed in temples dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakal…
A performing art form that is quite popular in the northern districts of Kerala, Theyyam is a ritual dance form that embodies myth, dance, drama, music, art an…
Mannankoothu is a unique ritual art form performed by the Adivasi community of Mannans in the Idukki district
Tholpavakoothu, Shadow Puppetry, Ritualistic art form, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
Tholpavakoothu or shadow puppetry using leather puppets is a ritual art popular in the northern districts of Kerala, viz. Palakkad and Malappuram. The lead puppeteer is c…
Patayani, a ritual dance developed through village cultural practices with Pre-Dravidian origins. The Malayalam months of Meenam and Medam (March-April) pay homage to the…
Festivals in the month of February. Pattambi Nercha, Parippally Gajamela, Pariyanampetta Pooram, Chinakathoor Pooram, Kuttikol Thampuratti Theyyam
