| KAIKOTTIKALI |
It
is also known as Thiruvathira kali and is a graceful group
dance performed by women of Kerala during Onam and Thiruvathira
Festivals.
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| MUDIYETTU |
This
is ritualistic dance of the Bhagavathi cult performed
mainly in Bhadra Kali Temple.
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| KOLKALI |
This
is also known as Thattenmekali and is a mixed dance celebrating
festival in groups.
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| POORAKALI |
Popular
among the Thiyyas of Malabar as ritual offering during
March April in Bhagavathi Temples.
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| KURAVARKALI |
It
is usually performed by the Kuravar Tribes, formerly considered
untouchables not permitted to enter temples.
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| PARICHAMUTTU
KALI |
This
is a marital folk dance with swords and shields in their
hands.
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| VELAKALI |
It
is a marital dance of the Nair community.
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KAMAPADAVUKALI |
This
is a war dance amidst wild war cries among Nair's.
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| KOLLAMTHULLAL |
Usually,
performed as ritual to dry away evil spirits.
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| KALIYATTOM |
Also
known as Theyyam is an ancient Socio-Religious ceremony
in Kerala.
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| KANNIYAR
KALI |
Also
known as Desathukali. It is a fast movie militant dance.
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SANGHAKALI / YATRA KALI |
Essentially
a Socio-Religious dance.
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BRAHMANIPATTU KALI |
A
type of domestic devotional offering in connection with
marriage.
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| KAKKRASSI
KALI |
A
vociferous type of dance among the Kuravas of Thiruvananthapuram
district.
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| DUFFUMUTTU |
A
group dance of the Moplahs of Malabar.
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| MAPLAH
KALI |
Very
similar to Kolkali, it is a powerful folk dance among
the Muslims of Malabar.
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| VATTAKALI |
Also
known as Chvittukali is a mixed ritual dance of Vettuvar
community.
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POYKKALU KALI OR MARAKKALATTOM |
It
is a stilt dance in connection with temple festivals.
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| KOTHAMORI |
A
dance with models of Oxen made of leaves and twigs prevalent
in North Kerala.
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| PANA |
A
ritual dance to please Goddess Kali.
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| SARPAM
THULLAL |
Usually
performed in premises having snake shrines called Sarpa
Kavu.
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VELICHAPPADU THULLAL |
A
ritual dance dealing with trances and evil spirits.
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| AYYAPPAN
VILAKKU |
Depicting
the legendry fight between Ayyappan & Vavar.
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| PULAYAR
KALI |
A
group dance usually performed after harvest season by
the Pulayars.
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| KALAYUM
KUDAYUM |
A
dance performed by the Pulayar Community after harvest
from house to house.
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| KAVADIYATTOM |
Mainly
performed as an offering in Lord Subramanian Temples.
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BHATHRAKALI THULLAL |
A
devotional dance of Pulayas for the Goddess Bhadrakali.
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| PURATTU |
A
humorous folk play of imitations and Mimicry to evoke
laughter.
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| AMMANATTOM |
Performed
by the women using the Ammana.
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| THOOKKAM |
An
offering performed in Bhagavathi temples.
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| AIVERKALI |
A
ring dance in connection with temples festivals by members
of Asary and Mussary etc.
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| EZHAMATHU
KALI |
A
domestic entertainment by members of the varior and Pisharady
communities.
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PENTHARUMO NRITHAM |
A
graceful group dance for women.
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| PADAYANI |
A
colorful folkdance associated with temples festivals in
the Alappuzha, Kollam and Kottayam districts.
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| THIYATTU |
A
devotional offering in Bhadrakali temples.
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| BHOOTHAM
THULLAL |
A
dance in connection with temples festivals like Vela,
Pooram, Thalapoli, Panarkali dance of the Panars in Malabar
Area.
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PANAR KALI |
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VITHU CHORIYAL / VISHU VELA |
A
ceremonial dance of Paraya's during the sowing season.
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| KURATHIYATTOM |
Performed
by Kurathy.
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THUMPITHULLAL |
Performed
by women during on a festival.
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| KUMMI |
Another
women's dance.
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KADUVAKALI OR PULI KALI |
Performed
during Moharam season.
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| THAPPUMELA
KALI |
A
group dance of the Parayas of Malappuram district in Malabar.
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| PARAYANTHIRA |
A
ritual festival dance before Bhagavathy temples.
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| CHERUMAR
KALI |
A
mixed dance of the Cherumar community of Malabar area.
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