थिरयट्टम नृत्य कला | Thirayattam | Kerala Traditional Art | Folk Music | Gaon Connection

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केरल के मालाबार क्षेत्र की प्रमुख नृत्य कला थिरयाट्टम केवल नृत्य ही नहीं बल्कि रंगमंच, संगीत, पेंटिंग और मार्शल आर्ट जैसी विभिन्न कलाओं का मिश्रण है। यह नृत्य परंपरागत रूप से देवताओं और पूर्वजों को खुश करने के लिए किया जाता है। कोझिकोड, केरल से रमेश और उनकी टीम इस नृत्य कला को प्रस्तुत कर रही है।

Thirayattam is a ritual performing ethnic dance art form of the South Malabar region in Kerala. It is not only a dance form but a blend of dance, theatre, music, martial art and ritualistic function. Ramesh and his team from Kozhikode, Kerala are presenting this dance form to us.


Kerala, a state in southern India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditional art forms, including various folk dances. Here are some prominent folk dances from Kerala:

Thiruvathira:
Thiruvathira is a graceful group dance performed by women, typically during the festival of Onam and on the Thiruvathira day in the Malayalam month of Dhanu. It is characterized by elegant rhythmic movements and singing of Thiruvathira Pattu (songs). The dance is believed to have origins linked to the worship of Lord Shiva.

Theyyam:
Theyyam is a ritualistic dance form that combines dance, mime, and music. Performed mainly in the northern districts of Kerala, it involves elaborate makeup, costumes, and often represents mythological, divine, or heroic characters. The performers are believed to embody the deity they represent during the performance.

Kolkali:
Kolkali is a folk dance performed by agrarian communities, featuring rhythmic clapping and dancing with sticks.
Performed in a circle, it involves participants rhythmically striking sticks and synchronizing with each other's movements. It is popular among both Muslim and Hindu communities in Kerala.

Oppana:
Oppana is a traditional Muslim bridal dance. Performed by women friends and relatives of the bride, it involves singing and dancing around the bride. The songs are often humorous and sung in a teasing manner, celebrating the occasion of marriage.

Kaikottikali:
Similar to Thiruvathira, Kaikottikali is performed by women, especially during the Onam festival.
It involves clapping and elegant, circular movements, along with singing traditional songs. It symbolizes feminine grace and community spirit.

Margamkali:
Margamkali is a traditional dance form practiced by the Syrian Christian community. Performed in a circular formation, it narrates the history and traditions of the Syrian Christians in Kerala. It involves singing and clapping, without any musical instruments.

Duffmuttu:
Duffmuttu is a traditional Muslim dance performed during social and religious occasions. It involves rhythmic tapping on a duff, a type of percussion instrument, and is accompanied by songs that praise Islamic saints and heroes.

Kakkarissi Natakam:
This is a folk drama that narrates stories from Hindu mythology. It involves dance, music, and dialogue, often performed by the Marar community. The characters usually include Lord Shiva, Parvati, and other mythological figures.