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Domain:Performing arts
State: Kerala
Description:
Kalarippayattu is the martial art originated and popularly practiced in Kerala. Mythology has it that the warrior sage Parasurama is the promulgator of Kalarippayattu. Kalari is the Malayalam word for a traditionally built gymnasium to teach the martial art known as Payattu. The four stages of Payattu are: a) Maippayattu - Body conditioning exercises b) Kolthari - Use of wooden weapons c) Angathari - Use of sharp metalic weapons d) Verumkai - Bare-handed defense and attack Warriors in Kerala belonged to all castes. Women also underwent training in Kalaripayattu, and do so to this day. Following are the major ethnic style of Kalarippayattu existing in the three regions of northern Kerala(Malabar). 1) Vattenthirippu Style 2) Arappukkai Style 3) Pillathangi Style
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