Puli Kali ("Puli" =
Leopard/
Tiger & "Kali" = Play in
Malayalam language) is a colorful recreational folk art from the state of
Kerala.
[1] It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of
Onam, an annual
harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the
Indian state of
Kerala. On the fourth day of
Onam
celebrations (Nalaam Onam), performers painted like tigers and hunters
in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like
Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikali is the 'play of the
tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting.
The folk art is mainly practiced in
Thrissur district of
Kerala. Best place to watch the show is at
Swaraj Round, Thrissur on the fourth day of
Onam,
where Pulikali troupes from all over the district assemble to display
their skills. The festival attracts thousands of people to the
Thrissur city. Pulikali is also performed during various other festive seasons.
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