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Darika Vadham - A Valluvanadan Tapestry
Description Kerala is a land where its cultural diversity is relieved by plentiful of traditional and ritual art forms. Vayali is a folklore group born at Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district, on 2004 with the sole aim to preserve the traditional and indigenous folklore of Kerala especially the rich cultural treasure along the banks of River Bharathapuzha. And they envisaged their dream by reviving the alienating “Darika Vadham Ritual Art”. Darika Vadham is a traditional Ritual art form performed by people belonging to Paraya Community. The performer has to follow strict diet restrictions for two weeks prior to the performance. Darika, a demon king, after being blessed by Lord Brahma has become very cruel to the people. And he has granted blessing from Brahma that, only a Woman can kill him. For killing Darika, Goddess Kali has been created by Lord Siva. And this art form depicts the fierce battle between Goddess Kali and Darika. Costumes for Darika Vadham comprises of Arayodam - a kind of hip chain, Chilambu for legs, Vanchi for hands, a headgear made of bamboo and is known as Kali mudi (Kali hair) and a Sword. The narration of story is better expressed through the songs with Chenda & Maram ( Music Instruments of Kerala)
Photographer Rajeev Desamangalam
Place Arangottukara, in Thrissur district, Kerala, India File Size 1.48MB
Definition 2144 X 1424 File Format JPG
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