EXPLORE RITUAL ART FORMS
ARJUNA NRITHAM
Arjuna nritham is also called Mayilppeeli nritham as the costume includes a characteristic garment made of mayilppeeli (peacock feathers). performed by men in the Bhagavathy temples of Kerala
KALAMEZHUTHU
Kalam (Kalamezhuthu) is unique form of this art found in Kerala. It is essentially a ritualistic art practiced in temples and sacred groves of Kerala
KAVADIYATTAM
Kavadiyattam is a ritual dance offering in Subramanya Temples .It is a fascinating and unique art form done with the help of Kavadis which are color bow shaped wooden structure which are of 6- 10 feet .
MUDIYETTU
Mudiyettu is a ritual dance drama from Kerala based on the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika.
PATAYANI
Traditionally performed on the eight day of the festival, the Patayani indicates an offering to Goddess Kali, in whose honor, the festival is celebrated.
POOTHANUMTHIRAYUM
Poothanumthirayum a ritual offering to Goddess Kaali is performed in many places of South Malabar.
THEEYATTU
Theeyaattu is a ritual art form which has a mention in the ancient Malayalam texts like Keralolppathi and Sanghakkalippattu
THEYYAM
Theyyam (Teyyam, Theyam, Theyyattam) is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka, India.
