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Paliya Nritham : Dance, Devotion & Daily Life
Paliya Nritham, a dance form practiced by the Paliya community in Kerala in their settlement at Kumali, is an example on how the...
Meenoottu : Fish, Prophecy & The Mannan King
Each year, the Mannan tribal community gathers for Meenoottu —a sacred river-based ritual that seeks protection from disease and...
Mannan Koothu : The Living Tradition of a Tribal Dance in Kerala
Among the Mannan tribal community of Kerala , a rich cultural tradition continues to beat to the rhythms of drums and the chants of...
Kalaavoottu: A Festival of Togetherness, Tribute, and Tradition
In Kerala, Mannan community comes together each year to celebrate Kalaavoottu — also known as Kalaayoottu — a vibrant festival that...
Mannan Elders Revisit Ancestral Histories in Participatory Dialogue at Mazhuvadi
May 11, 2025 — Mazhuvadi, Kanjikuzhi In the serene mountain valley of Mazhuvadi, Idukki district, a remarkable gathering unfolded on 11th...
Payayil Iruthal: A Ritual of Grief, Memory, and Healing in the MannanCommunity
Among the many rich and diverse traditions of Mannan community of Kerala, Payayil Iruthal (also Payel Iruthal) stands out as a deeply...
50 years of Oru Desathinte Katha |Docu Series
Oru Desathinte Katha (ഒരു ദേശത്തിന്റെ കഥ) by S.K Pottekkatt is the novel which brought the second Jnanpith Award to Kerala. One whose...
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