(GIST OF YOJANA) Kalaripayattu- Kerala

[August-2020]

Kalaripayattu- Kerala

• Kalaripayattu is the martial art originated and popularly practiced in Kerala. Mythology has it that the warrior sage Parasurama is the promulgator of Kalaripayattu. Kalari is the Malayalam word for a traditionally built gymnasium to teach the martial art known as Pavattu. The four stages of Payattu are: 
  • Muppavaram: Body conditioning exercises 
  • Kolthari: Use of wooden weapons 
  • Angathari: Use of sharp metallic weapons 
  • Yerumkai: Bare-handed defense and attack. 
• Women also underwent training in Kalaripayattu, and still do so to this day. Following are the major ethnic style of Kalaripayattu existing in the three regions of northern Kerala (Malabar).
  • Vattenthirippu Style 
  • Arappukkai Style 
  • Pillathangi Style.

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