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Monday, April 21, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
KATHAKALI
Kathakali is a theatrical dance form of Kerala. It originated from Ramanattom and Krishnanattom. The name Kathakali derives from the Malayalam words ‘Katha’ (meaning story) and ‘Kali’ (meaning play). kathakali is considered to
be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.
Traditionaly , a kathakali performance is usually conducted at night and ends in early morning . The main facial expressions of a kathakali artist are the ‘navarasams’ .There are 24 main ‘Mudras’. The most interesting aspects of kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Make-up classified into five – pacha, kathi, kari, thaadi, and minukku . The heroes have green face and the villains red or black,holymen and femaile characters have yellow face . Apart from facial make up, each performer wears an elaborate costume with a head dress and layers of Skirts, Jewellery, Anklets, Brancelets and Rings.
Kthakali has adapted for an indoor stage performance. Traditionally kathakali performance began in the evening on a raised platform in the temple premises. Two helpers held a curtain across the stage behind the characters appeared at the beginning of each act and quick changes of scenery and props took place
be a combination of five elements of fine art – Expression, Dance, Enactment, song/ vocal accompaniment , instrument accompaniment . There are 101 classical Kathakali stories. The most popular stories enacted are Nala Charitam, Kalyanasowgandhikam, Keechaka vadham etc.The songs used for Kathakali is a mix of Malayalam and Sanskrit.Traditionaly , a kathakali performance is usually conducted at night and ends in early morning . The main facial expressions of a kathakali artist are the ‘navarasams’ .There are 24 main ‘Mudras’. The most interesting aspects of kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Make-up classified into five – pacha, kathi, kari, thaadi, and minukku . The heroes have green face and the villains red or black,holymen and femaile characters have yellow face . Apart from facial make up, each performer wears an elaborate costume with a head dress and layers of Skirts, Jewellery, Anklets, Brancelets and Rings.
Kthakali has adapted for an indoor stage performance. Traditionally kathakali performance began in the evening on a raised platform in the temple premises. Two helpers held a curtain across the stage behind the characters appeared at the beginning of each act and quick changes of scenery and props took place
Monday, March 31, 2008
മൈ dream
അരയോ വെയിറ്റ് ചെയ്തെരികുകയല്ല.......... തുരന്നപോല്ല് പൂട്ടാന് പറ്റണില്ല ............smitha atholi
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
rayira nallur festival
Rayranallur Climbing
Rayranallur hill was the residence of Naranath Branthan, the Indian counterpart of Greek mythology. It was a calm and quite located at Naduvattam near Pattambi,Palakad district in Kerala. It was at the Rayranallur hill that he received the vision of Devi on first day of the month of Thulaam.
Rayranallur hill is 500 feets high and has a width of 300 acres. That is the place where he got the vision. It became a temple without an Idol of Devi, but had the footprint of the Goddess forming a pond . From that day these place is considered holy and people began to after worship there. The Pond has much water and it never runs dry. This water is used for ‘Pujas’ and ‘Archanas’.
The temple situated on the hill stretches for about six hectares. Thousands of people outside and inside Kerala visit the place to have blessings from the Devi on the first day of the month of Thulaam every year. They believe that climbing the hill on that day would provide them with many blessing such as marriage, getting children, cure from diseases etc.
The man who made the temple was NaranathBranthan. When he was meditating in ‘Branthachalam’, two kilometers west of the temple he saw the Goddess(Devi) swinging on a Banyan tree and he followed her. But no sooner had he reached near her than she disappeared leaving her foot print which turned in to a pond. When he saw the pond, he started ‘pujas’ there. Myth says that Naranth Branthan ralled up hug stone from the vally to the top and rolled them down laughing loudly. This is said to reflect his vision on the triviality and futility of human efforts.
Naranath Branthan was the offspring of Vararuchi the Brahmin who adored the court of Vikramadithya. He was one among the twelve children that Vararuchi had in a ‘Parayi’ (a woman who belonged to the low cast of ‘parayan’). ‘Parayi Petta Panthirukulam ’(the twelve branched clan of Parayi) is a strong current in Kerala folklore.
We can the statue of Naranathu Branthan on the beautifull hill created by Architect Surendra Krishnan to the commene radio to Naranathu Branthan
Rayranallur hill was the residence of Naranath Branthan, the Indian counterpart of Greek mythology. It was a calm and quite located at Naduvattam near Pattambi,Palakad district in Kerala. It was at the Rayranallur hill that he received the vision of Devi on first day of the month of Thulaam.
Rayranallur hill is 500 feets high and has a width of 300 acres. That is the place where he got the vision. It became a temple without an Idol of Devi, but had the footprint of the Goddess forming a pond . From that day these place is considered holy and people began to after worship there. The Pond has much water and it never runs dry. This water is used for ‘Pujas’ and ‘Archanas’.
The temple situated on the hill stretches for about six hectares. Thousands of people outside and inside Kerala visit the place to have blessings from the Devi on the first day of the month of Thulaam every year. They believe that climbing the hill on that day would provide them with many blessing such as marriage, getting children, cure from diseases etc.
The man who made the temple was NaranathBranthan. When he was meditating in ‘Branthachalam’, two kilometers west of the temple he saw the Goddess(Devi) swinging on a Banyan tree and he followed her. But no sooner had he reached near her than she disappeared leaving her foot print which turned in to a pond. When he saw the pond, he started ‘pujas’ there. Myth says that Naranth Branthan ralled up hug stone from the vally to the top and rolled them down laughing loudly. This is said to reflect his vision on the triviality and futility of human efforts.
Naranath Branthan was the offspring of Vararuchi the Brahmin who adored the court of Vikramadithya. He was one among the twelve children that Vararuchi had in a ‘Parayi’ (a woman who belonged to the low cast of ‘parayan’). ‘Parayi Petta Panthirukulam ’(the twelve branched clan of Parayi) is a strong current in Kerala folklore.
We can the statue of Naranathu Branthan on the beautifull hill created by Architect Surendra Krishnan to the commene radio to Naranathu Branthan
Guruvayoor Festival
GURUVAYOOR FESTIVAL
Guruvayoor ‘Utsave’ is celebrated for tendays form ‘Puyam Nall ‘in the month of ‘Kumbam’.The temple towne decorated in devoites and business the town is very attractive at the time.
Elephant Race
Aanayottam (elephant race) is the greatest atraction in the festival .This has roots in a myth .Formerly Guruvayoor temple was under the Thrikunavaya temple.Once Thrikannamathilakam temple authorities would not sent elephant to the Purveyor Utsav.In remembrance of this event , on the elephant race is conducted the Utsave.Running from Majulal near Eastnada of the temple, elephants enter at the compounded of the temple. The elephant which completes seven rounds and touch the flag post first is selected to bear the ‘Thidampu’.
On the first day evening ‘Acharyavaranam’, ‘Kody pooja’and dune ‘Kodeyattam’ and ‘Kodipurathuvilaku’it is the procession of the Lord on ‘Pazhikka madam’.This ritual is performed twice in the in the morning after’Pantheradypooja’ south side;in the evening after Athazha pooja on the northe of chuttamala people croud in to thise blissful ceremony. ‘Ulsavabali’ on the 8th day of the festival is also very important. ‘Gramapradakshinam’ ‘Pallivetta’ and ‘Arattu’are the major ceremonies of 9th and 10th days ‘Kodeerakkam’ is dane,marking the end of the festeval
Vrishcheka Ekadasi is another famous festival in Guruvayoor temple.
The eldest elephant among the temples herd pays homage to the legendary Guruvayoor Kesavan the most celebrated elephant that belonged to the Guruvayoor temple.Also there will be ‘Champai sagetholsavam’ for 11th days which start from the ‘Akadasi’. 200 artists participate every day in the function.
‘Ashtamirhiny ,Lord Krishna’s Birtheday,is yetanother famous festivalof the temple. Devotes crowded in special poojas and art programs will be there Dinner/sadya in the day.
Guruvayoor ‘Utsave’ is celebrated for tendays form ‘Puyam Nall ‘in the month of ‘Kumbam’.The temple towne decorated in devoites and business the town is very attractive at the time.
Elephant Race
Aanayottam (elephant race) is the greatest atraction in the festival .This has roots in a myth .Formerly Guruvayoor temple was under the Thrikunavaya temple.Once Thrikannamathilakam temple authorities would not sent elephant to the Purveyor Utsav.In remembrance of this event , on the elephant race is conducted the Utsave.Running from Majulal near Eastnada of the temple, elephants enter at the compounded of the temple. The elephant which completes seven rounds and touch the flag post first is selected to bear the ‘Thidampu’.
On the first day evening ‘Acharyavaranam’, ‘Kody pooja’and dune ‘Kodeyattam’ and ‘Kodipurathuvilaku’it is the procession of the Lord on ‘Pazhikka madam’.This ritual is performed twice in the in the morning after’Pantheradypooja’ south side;in the evening after Athazha pooja on the northe of chuttamala people croud in to thise blissful ceremony. ‘Ulsavabali’ on the 8th day of the festival is also very important. ‘Gramapradakshinam’ ‘Pallivetta’ and ‘Arattu’are the major ceremonies of 9th and 10th days ‘Kodeerakkam’ is dane,marking the end of the festeval
Vrishcheka Ekadasi is another famous festival in Guruvayoor temple.
The eldest elephant among the temples herd pays homage to the legendary Guruvayoor Kesavan the most celebrated elephant that belonged to the Guruvayoor temple.Also there will be ‘Champai sagetholsavam’ for 11th days which start from the ‘Akadasi’. 200 artists participate every day in the function.
‘Ashtamirhiny ,Lord Krishna’s Birtheday,is yetanother famous festivalof the temple. Devotes crowded in special poojas and art programs will be there Dinner/sadya in the day.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
onam
ONAM
Celebration of Onam
Onam is secular harvest festival, celebrated all over the state of Kerala. This festival is celebrated in memory of golden days under a mythical King Mahaabali, who ruled Kerala. Keralites celebrate Onam in the beginning of ‘Chingam’(the first month of Malayalam calendar ) . People of Kerala welcome Mahaabali with a ‘pookalams’ , songs , dance &games
Celebration of Onam last for ten days in Kerala. In some region, festivities are limited to 4-6 days only. Each day has special rituals and people follow them dutifully.
Onam starts from Atham and ends on the tenth day Thiruvonam. These days are great celebration. Some people celebrate ‘Utradam’ also as extremely important.
The Legend Of Onam
King Mahaabali is the most famous and the attractive hero behind the festival Onam . Onam celebrates the visit of King Mahaabali to the state of Kerala every year King Mahaabali is also known by other name like ‘Maveli’ and ‘Onathappan’
Mahaabali as a king
Reign of king Mahaabali is the basis of Onam .According to myth was an Asura king who ruled Kerala. He was a respected person among the people lived happy
Precise story of king Mahaabali
Mahaabali was the son of Veerochana and grand son of Prahlad the devout son of demon king Hiranyakashipu Mahaabali had a son called Bana , who become a legendary king in his own right and become popular as Banaraj in central . Mahaabali belonged to the Asura dynasty but was an ardent worshiper of Lord Vishnu. His strength of character earned him the title of “Mahaabali chakravarthy” or Mahaabali the king of kings.
Gods became jealous of his popularity and fame. They started think about ways to destroy their enemy, so Goddess Aditi approached Vishnu whom Mahaabali worships. Mahaabali was a generous person. He always grand help the poor who come to him. Lord Vishnu himself incarnated as a poor Brahimini called ‘Vamana’. Approached king Mahaabali and asked him for a pike of land . The generous Mahaabali let him take as much as he wanted. the Brahmin said that he wanted ‘ three steps of land’ king Mahaabali was surprised to hear this . He agreed with him . Royal advicer Sukraachaarya warned him that Vamana was not an ordinary person. Mahaabali however he said that it would be a sin for a king not to keep his promise . The Brrahmin was to allow taking the land. Mahaabali could not understand that the Brahmin was Lord Vishnu. Vamana grew to gigantic proportions. With his first step he covered the whole earth and white second step he covered all, there was no space for the third step. Mahaabali with folded hands bowed before Vamana and asked him to take the next step on his head and Vamana did so . Mhaabali was pushed to ‘Paataalam’ . Then Lord Vishnu revealed his identity and the king was surprised. He requested hi to permission to visit his people once in a year and Lord Vishnu allowed him.
Onam is the day when Mahaabali comes visiting his subjects
Onam Specialties
Onasadya, Pookalam , Vallamkali, Boat Race
Onasadya
Onasadhya is the most delictious iteam of the grind festival Onam. Both Rich and Poor people prepare onasadhya ina grand manner. 25 essential dishes are prepared for onasadhya .
Onasadhya is served on a tender bananaleaf . Laid on a mat laid on the floor . Tradition has fixed an order to the serving of the dishes and there is a clear idea as to what will be served in whichpart of the banana leaf. After making food people offer food to Good
Pookalam
Pookalam is a very complex and colorful arrangement of flowers laid on the floor. Pookalamis a combination of a two wards, ‘poov’ means flower and ‘kalam’ means color sketches make efforts to collect flowers for designing a proclaim . in the morning children getup early and gather flowers in their snall ‘pookud’ (basket) from the villagegardens. Nowadays, the trend has changed and people have the option of bying flowers from the market in the shape and color of their choice.
Vallamkali
Vallamkali is the most attractive aspect of the onam festival. The Kerala state promotes this as a major tourist attraction.
In addition to these there are somany sports and games played in relation to Onam thy are Talappanthukali, Kayyankali, Attakalam ,Ambeyyel , Kutkutu .
Important iteam amoung them are Kummatikali, Pulikali/ Kaduvakali, Thumbi Thullal,Kaikottikali.
Without losing the old delicacy Malaya lees welcomes Onam.
Celebration of Onam
Onam is secular harvest festival, celebrated all over the state of Kerala. This festival is celebrated in memory of golden days under a mythical King Mahaabali, who ruled Kerala. Keralites celebrate Onam in the beginning of ‘Chingam’(the first month of Malayalam calendar ) . People of Kerala welcome Mahaabali with a ‘pookalams’ , songs , dance &games
Celebration of Onam last for ten days in Kerala. In some region, festivities are limited to 4-6 days only. Each day has special rituals and people follow them dutifully.
Onam starts from Atham and ends on the tenth day Thiruvonam. These days are great celebration. Some people celebrate ‘Utradam’ also as extremely important.
The Legend Of Onam
King Mahaabali is the most famous and the attractive hero behind the festival Onam . Onam celebrates the visit of King Mahaabali to the state of Kerala every year King Mahaabali is also known by other name like ‘Maveli’ and ‘Onathappan’
Mahaabali as a king
Reign of king Mahaabali is the basis of Onam .According to myth was an Asura king who ruled Kerala. He was a respected person among the people lived happy
Precise story of king Mahaabali
Mahaabali was the son of Veerochana and grand son of Prahlad the devout son of demon king Hiranyakashipu Mahaabali had a son called Bana , who become a legendary king in his own right and become popular as Banaraj in central . Mahaabali belonged to the Asura dynasty but was an ardent worshiper of Lord Vishnu. His strength of character earned him the title of “Mahaabali chakravarthy” or Mahaabali the king of kings.
Gods became jealous of his popularity and fame. They started think about ways to destroy their enemy, so Goddess Aditi approached Vishnu whom Mahaabali worships. Mahaabali was a generous person. He always grand help the poor who come to him. Lord Vishnu himself incarnated as a poor Brahimini called ‘Vamana’. Approached king Mahaabali and asked him for a pike of land . The generous Mahaabali let him take as much as he wanted. the Brahmin said that he wanted ‘ three steps of land’ king Mahaabali was surprised to hear this . He agreed with him . Royal advicer Sukraachaarya warned him that Vamana was not an ordinary person. Mahaabali however he said that it would be a sin for a king not to keep his promise . The Brrahmin was to allow taking the land. Mahaabali could not understand that the Brahmin was Lord Vishnu. Vamana grew to gigantic proportions. With his first step he covered the whole earth and white second step he covered all, there was no space for the third step. Mahaabali with folded hands bowed before Vamana and asked him to take the next step on his head and Vamana did so . Mhaabali was pushed to ‘Paataalam’ . Then Lord Vishnu revealed his identity and the king was surprised. He requested hi to permission to visit his people once in a year and Lord Vishnu allowed him.
Onam is the day when Mahaabali comes visiting his subjects
Onam Specialties
Onasadya, Pookalam , Vallamkali, Boat Race
Onasadya
Onasadhya is the most delictious iteam of the grind festival Onam. Both Rich and Poor people prepare onasadhya ina grand manner. 25 essential dishes are prepared for onasadhya .
Onasadhya is served on a tender bananaleaf . Laid on a mat laid on the floor . Tradition has fixed an order to the serving of the dishes and there is a clear idea as to what will be served in whichpart of the banana leaf. After making food people offer food to Good
Pookalam
Pookalam is a very complex and colorful arrangement of flowers laid on the floor. Pookalamis a combination of a two wards, ‘poov’ means flower and ‘kalam’ means color sketches make efforts to collect flowers for designing a proclaim . in the morning children getup early and gather flowers in their snall ‘pookud’ (basket) from the villagegardens. Nowadays, the trend has changed and people have the option of bying flowers from the market in the shape and color of their choice.
Vallamkali
Vallamkali is the most attractive aspect of the onam festival. The Kerala state promotes this as a major tourist attraction.
In addition to these there are somany sports and games played in relation to Onam thy are Talappanthukali, Kayyankali, Attakalam ,Ambeyyel , Kutkutu .
Important iteam amoung them are Kummatikali, Pulikali/ Kaduvakali, Thumbi Thullal,Kaikottikali.
Without losing the old delicacy Malaya lees welcomes Onam.
deepawali
India is the land of festivals but Diwali is one of the few grandest indian festival celebrated all over India with equal enthusiasm and zeal. Diwali Festival is the abbreviation of the Sanskrit word 'Deepavali', which means 'rows of lights'. One of the major Hindu festivals, it is celebrated to commemorate the returning of Rama and Sita to their kingdom Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. Though, Diwali is mainly a five- day festival but we can see people preparing Diwali weeks ahead by cleaning and decorating their households. The main festival day falls on the no-moon day of the dark half of Kartik, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated with vigour and gaiety by people of every religion Deepavali, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. Innumerable lamps are lit on the roofs and windowsills of the houses, thus, giving an ethereal and almost divine look to the whole scenario. It is said that Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth roams the earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean and brightly illuminated. Young and old, men and women, all dress up in new clothes and buy new utensils on this day. They worship the deities, Lakshmi and Ganesha, and share sweets and gifts with their relatives and friends. It is also the beginning of the new financial year for the business community. However, it is the crackers and the fireworks that attract the kids the most and form the highlight of the festival. Deepawali symbolises the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. It is the celebartion of victory of good over evil - and the glory of light.
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