Kalamezhuthupattu: Kalamezhuthupattu is a traditional performing art in Mulluthara devi temple Kerala, India. It is performed as a vazhipad (offering). Kallatt kurup, a traditional community, is in charge of that function. The Kalampattu is associated with some ritualistic dance performances. This offering is performed for the blessings of Gods like Bhadhrakali, Ayyappan, Vettakkorumakan, Serpent God, etc. After Koorayidal and Uchappattu, Kurup does the Kalamezhuthu (drawn on the floor using five colours). Marar (who plays drums) does the Sandyavela after deeparadhana. Keli, thayampaka, kushalpattu, etc are done according to the budget of the offerer. When the Kalam is ready, the Deity and the Komaram will be welcomed to the Kalam as a procession with a song by Kurup called Mullakkan pattu. Here also according to the budget elephant, melam, and other decorative items can be added to the procession. The Velichappad (Komaram) does the ritual dance known as Eedum koorum chavittu and the Kalapradakshinam (rounding the Kalam with different steps and rhythms). After the completion of Kalapradakshinam, the Brahmin priest is assigned the privilege of doing the Kalam pooja of the image before the onset of the Kalampattu. After that Kurup performs Thiriuzichil, the Komaram performs Kalathylattam, Nalikerameru (breaking of coconut as offering), and Kalam maykkal (Kalasam - valedictory function – closing the function). After that kurup remove the koora (Koora valikkal).
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:46:41 +0000
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