Puttara

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Kalari Puttara

Puttara (Poothara) is a word used in Malayalam language of Kerala, south India which means - platform where flowers are kept. Its a seven tired platform and located in the South-West corner of every Kalari (training place of Kalarippayattu, martial art form in Kerala). Here is where the guardian deity is located. Flowers, incense and water is given to the deity every day. Before each person starts practicing, they pray to the deity. Not only is the Kalari a temple of learning, it is also a temple of religious worship with a cult and ritual of its own.

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Topics related to Kalarippayattu

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History	Origin, Revival, Indian influence on Chinese martial arts
Styles	Northern style, Central style, Southern style
Techniques	Adavu, Chuvadu, Vadivu
Weapons	Weapons of Kalarippayattu
Kalarippayattu and performing arts	Arts of Kerala, Indian martial arts, Dravidian martial arts, Kathakali, Kolkali, Velakali
Films	Films on Kalarippayattu
Other topics	Marmam, Gurukkal, Guruttara, Kalari, Mamankam festival, Ankathattu, Ankam, AnkaKalari, Ankachekavar, Yoga, Ayurveda, Kerala

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