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1. keralamuseum.org › article › drawing-divinity-theDrawing Divinity: The Ritual Art of Kalamezhuthu in Kerala

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   Kalamezhuthu is a vibrant ritual art from Kerala where communities draw intricate motifs on treated floors using coloured powders. This sacred art form, performed at temples and sacred groves, serves to purify, bring prosperity, and foster devotion. The term "Kalamezhuthu" blends two words: kalam (the sacred space) and ezhuthu (writing or drawing).

2. www.keralatourism.org › kalamezhuthu › 180Kalamezhuthu, Powder drawing, Ritual art, Temples, Kerala ...

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   Jan 1, 2007 · Kalamezhuthu is a combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional designs drawn with the colours black, white, green, yellow and red. What is unique is that the colours used are natural products. Burnt husk of paddy is used for black colour, powdered turmeric for yellow and powdered leaves and mylanchi (henna) for green.

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4. www.keralaculture.org › kalamezhuthu › 90Kalamezhuthu - Ritual artform of Kerala - Kerala Culture

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   Kalamezhuthu. Kalamezhuthu is a ritual art form of Kerala wherein the deity’s form is drawn on the floor using five types of coloured powders. This is practiced by many communities in Kerala and is a part of many ritual forms. Kalamezhuthu and Pattu is conducted to propitiate the deities and to avoid untoward happenings. It is practiced ...

5. www.makeheritagefun.com › kalamezhuthu-the-rangoliKalamezhuthu from Kerala: the Rangoli with a difference

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   Dec 27, 2016 · Kalamezhuthu is a unique form of floor art that is predominately found in South Kerala. It is a ritual art, done mainly in temples as well as at the entrance and courtyard of homes as a symbol of welcoming the deities in the house. It is a harmonious blend of Tribal, Dravidian and Arian cultures. Its association with sacred groves and tantric ...

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7. www.thehindu.com › society › history-and-cultureKalamezhuthu: When art is integral to ritual - The Hindu

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   Nov 29, 2018 · “Kalamezhuthu is an ancient art woven into the ritualistic mores of Bhagavati, Naga and Ayyappa temples in Kerala,” explained Suresh.

8. www.indianholiday.com › kalamezhuthuKalamezhuthu Art in Kerala - Indian Holiday

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   The 40-day Kalamezhuthu festivities are held in Bhagavathy temples all over Kerala. The great gods of the area, such as Bhadrakaali, Ayyappan, Serpent, or Vettakkorumakan, are exalted and worshiped through the exquisite paintings that maestros create on the floor by combining coloured powders. These distinctive portraits, accompanied by the ...

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   What is Kalamezhuthu?

   • Kalamezhuthu, a unique powder drawing ritual art of Kerala, though temple-centered, has the elements of tribal and Dravidian cultures. Kalamezhuthu is an integral part of rituals like Ayyappan Theeyattu, Bhadrakali Theeyattu, SarpamThullal, Mudiyettu, and Kalampattu. Kalam in Malayalam means picture and ezhuthu denotes the act of drawing.

   Kalamezhuthu, Powder drawing, Ritual art, Temples, Kerala, India

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   Why is Kalamezhuthu practiced in Kerala?

   • Kalamezhuthu is a unique art form practised in Kerala. The name 'kalamezhuthu' comes from the two words ‘kalam’ which means picture and ‘ezhuthu’ which means drawing. Pictures of gods and goddesses are the central theme of this art form.

   Kalamezhuthu: An Evidence Of Art Mixed In Every ... - Mojarto Blogs

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   What is Kalamezhuthu & pattu?

   • Kalamezhuthu and Pattu is conducted to propitiate the deities and to avoid untoward happenings. It is practiced during festivals in Bhadrakali (Mother Goddess) temples, and on special occasions in SarppaKavu (groves sacred to snakes) and AyyappanKavu (temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa). Various deities are picturised using coloured powders.

   Kalamezhuthu - Ritual artform of Kerala - Kerala Culture

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   How does Kalamezhuthu develop?

   • The ritual of Kalamezhuthu develops through three stages - Kalamezhuthu, drawing of the picture, Kalam Pattu, which involves the rendering of the myth related to the deity to the accompaniment of some traditional instruments and Kalam Thullal, the final stage in which the myth is performed in a stylised form following which the Kalam is erased.

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   How much Kalamezhuthu is in demand in Kerala?

   • “From 2000 onwards, there has been an increased demand for kalamezhuthu from temple committees. Today there remain only around 120 families conversant with the original skills. Maximum demand is during Kerala’s temple utsavams when an artist is paid Rs.2000-3000 a day.

   Kalamezhuthu: When art is integral to ritual - The Hindu

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   What is Kalamezhuthum Paattum?

   • “It refers to the pictorial representation of deities on the floor (kalam) using coloured powders (kolappodi) during ceremonies. When combined with the singing of specific songs (kalampaattu) and dance movements related to the puja (kalapradakshinam), it becomes a ritualistic performance known as ‘kalamezhuthum paattum’ or ‘kalamezhuthupaattu’.

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10. travel.4kerala.in › kalamezhuth-pattu-an-artisticKalamezhuth Pattu: An Artistic Offering to the Divine in Kerala

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    Sep 21, 2023 · Kalamezhuthu and Pattu are more than just artistic expressions; they are profound acts of devotion and reverence deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Kerala. These rituals, with their intricate designs, vivid colors, and spiritual significance, showcase the harmonious blend of art and spirituality that defines Kerala’s cultural heritage.