Kerala Ritual Art Forms: A Living Heritage of Faith and Culture
Kerala ritual art forms are vibrant cultural expressions deeply rooted in worship, mythology, and community life, featuring iconic performances such as Theyyam (the divine dance of North Kerala), Padayani (ritual theatre with striking masks), Mudiyettu (the dramatic enactment of Goddess Kali’s legend), and unique traditions like Kalamezhuthu (ritual floor drawings using natural powders) and Tholpavakkoothu…