Karakattam Dance
An organisation has demanded that Karakattam dance (also known as Kumbakkali in certain parts) be recognised as the agricultural art form of Kerala.
About the Dance
- It is an ancient and traditional art form in the folk dance genre originating in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu to offer praise and oblations in glory of the rain Goddess Mariamman.
- The dance form involves balancing a large number of pots of decreasing size on the head of the dancers while dancing and expressing the theme of the dance to the audience through their movements.
- Both men and women perform the dance ....
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