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Month of Vrikshikam

In Kerala, the 41-day mandalakalam period, which starts in the month of Vrikshikam (November-December) and culminates by December-end, embodies a time of intense religious fervour and austerities.

Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the hunter and the householder"— part 2
Kalam/Kerala

Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the hunter and the householder"— part 2

Ayyappan Tiyattu ritual is performed in the regions of northern and central Kerala. The paintings of the Nambiar community exhibit a perfect mastery of line. The three-dimensional effects add a sculptural dimension to the paintings and a liveness to the image of Ayyappan and the other characters.

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Chantal Jumel Feb 27, 2022 • 6 min read
Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the Lord of Sabarimala"— part 1
Kalam/Kerala

Kerala Kalam, "Ayyappan, the Lord of Sabarimala"— part 1

The 41-day mandalakalam period, which starts in Vrikshikam (November-December) and culminates by December-end, embodies a time of intense religious fervour and austerities, particularly in temples of Ayyappan and the Goddess. This ritual period benefits the kalam painters.

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Chantal Jumel Jan 22, 2022 • 6 min read
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