Oppana:
A Muslim bridal group dance performed the day before the wedding day of the
person.
Mamangam:
This
huge and wonderful festival is a replication of the cultural extravaganza that
used to be held every 12 years by the Zamorins (ancient rulers of Kozhikode)
in the middle ages
Parichamuttukali:
This is martial folk dance, which had its origin during the days
when Kalaripayattu, the famous physical exercise of swordplay and defence was
in vogue in Kerala.
Patakam:
This art form is very similar to Koothu on gestures and movements, but the narration
is through prose and song sequences.
Kolam Thullal:
This is a ritual offering usually performed to get rid pf the troubles caused
by evil-sprits.
Kaalavela:
This is a folk art, noted for the procession of huge, colorfully decorated images
of bulls.
Mahayana:
This colorful ritual art is symbolic of the victory and therefore there is a
march of goddess Kali after she defeated the demon Darika.
Music and Dance forms in Kerala
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