Thirayattam

Thirayattam is a ritual performing folk art of South Malabar region in Kerala state, India. It blend of dance, theatre, music, satire, facial& 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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