KANYARKALI

KANYARKALI

The Kanyarkali ( Desathukali) are fast-moving, militant dances attuned to rhythmic devotional folk songs and asuravadyas. They are said to originate from the pursuit of martial arts when the region was under threat of attack from nearby Konganadu. Kannyarkali arose when dance and comedy were added to the martial training sessions.The dances may be performed in either the ritualistic Vattakkali style or the more relaxed Porattu style.

Though performed by Nairs, Kanyarkali depicts the life of the Malayalams, who were one-time slaves and dependants of the feudal chieftains and jenmies of the Malabar area in Kerala. The accompanying folk songs also throw some light on the ancient feudal relationships. Musical instruments like chenda, maddalam, elathalam, and chengala are used in these dances, and the costumes are very colourful.

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