Thirayattam

Thirayattam at Ramanattukara

Thirayattam is a ritual performing folk art of South Malabar region in Kerala state, India. It blend of dance, theatre, music, satire, facial and body painting, masking, martial art and ritualistic function. This vibrant folk art form has a great resemblance to the traditions and customs of the ancient civilization. Thirayattam usually enacted in courtyards of kaavukal (sacred groves) and village shrines of south Malabar region (kozhikode & malappuram dt:) in Kerala. Traditionally, the "Perumannan" community has the right to perform this magnificent art form in kaavukal (sacred Groves). Today, the members of "Panan" and "Cherumar" communities also perform Thirayattam. The performer comes into a trance with "Moorthy" or deity whose "Koolam" is enacted and moves vigorously, exhibiting belligerent mannerism and gestures, believed to be divine.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Thirayattam". www.thirayattam.com. Retrieved 2015-09-10.

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