Thiruvathirakali is a dance form performed by women on the day of
Thiruvathira to the accompaniment of Thiruvathira paattu, folk songs
telling tales of lovesick Parvati,
her longing and penance for Lord Shiva's affection and Shiva's might
and power. The sinuous movements executed by the group of dancers around
a nilavilakku embody lasya or the amorous charm and grace
of the feminine. The dance follows a circular, pirouetting pattern
accompanied by clapping of the hands and singing. Today,
Thiruvathirakali has become a popular dance form for all
seasons.Thiruvathira kali is a typical dance form of Kerala. This is a
female group dance made up of simple yet very attractive steps. In
ancient times, women use to perform this dance in their homes during
festivals and functions, giving it the Malayalam name aka Kaikottikali:
aka-inside + kaikottikali-play claping hands. Lore has it that
Thiruvathira Kali is in memory of Lord Siva taking Parvathi as his wife.
A group of women dressed in typical Kerala style with mundu and
neriyathu and the hair bun adorned with jasmine garlands perform this
dance during festival seasons.. Kaikottikkali spreads the message of joy
and also illustrates the emotions of a married woman towards her
beloved and of the unmarried woman longing for one.
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