KALAMEZHUTHUM PATTUM
A temple ritual is performed in certain parts of Kerala. The Kalam, is the image of the god or goddesses drawn by the artist on the floor using natural colour powders, and the Pattu, is the story of god or the goddesses that is sung by the artist using a musical instrument called the Nanduni. The ritual is mostly performed by the sub-castes of the Nair community in Hinduism, such as Nambiar, Unnithan, Nambeesan, Thambi, Panicker, Kurup, etc.
The Kolam of deity Vettakkoru Makan, worshipped by hindu religions in northern part of Kerala. Vettakkoru Makan is believed to be the son of Shiva by his consort Parvati. This deity is alternately referred as Kiratha, who carries Astra (Arrows) and Dhanu (Bow).
The sword is being worshiped by the priest. He is advised to do Puja by chanting manthras and offering flowers.
Mullaikkal Pattu, is a ballad sung by the Kurup before the Komaram performs the rituals.
The worshiped sword is being handed over to the Komaram for performing the rituals.
The Komaram performs at the feet of God.
The Kurup, sungs the ballads of Paradevatha by sitting beside the Kalam of God. Nanduni is a musical instrument with strings, mostly used for temple rituals and events.
The Komaram, erases the Kalam, by his feet and Kuruthola. The is the final ritual of Kalamezhuthum Paattum
Komaram: Gopi Cheruvetta | Kalam: Sundaran Kurupp
