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Pongal: A Celebration of Mannan Deities
Among the various cultural celebrations of the Mannan community, Pongal stands out as a significant and spiritually rooted annual...
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...
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...
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...
Interview: Manu S. Pillai - Weaving New Stories into Indian Political History
"Time management and discipline are the keys to success. You can achieve your goals if you understand your limits, use your strength, and...
Interview with MGS Narayanan on how Keralites view history
Prof. M.G.S. Narayanan, an eminent Indian historian, academician, and political commentator, provides his perspective on the understanding a
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