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Pulikali tiger dance traditions in Kerala

Overview

The Pulikali tiger dance, a 200-year-old folk art tradition in Kerala, serves as a central spectacle during Onam festivities. The practice involves performers applying extensive layers of black and yellow body paint to resemble tigers and leopards, dancing to traditional percussion rhythms.

While historically male-dominated, the tradition is seeing increased female participation, exemplified by performers acting as ‘Penpuli’ or female tigers.

In Thrissur, preparations for the upcoming celebrations involve nine teams, each consisting of 35 to 51 performers including women and children. The Thrissur Corporation is supporting the event with financial assistance and resources for each team, and prizes are being offered for categories such as tiger painting and overall presentation.

Entities

Thrissur · Kerala · Thrissur Corporation · Swaraj Round · Onam

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Thrissur prepares for Pulikali tiger dance during Onam
Nine teams are preparing for the traditional Pulikali tiger dance in Thrissur, India, as part of the Onam celebrations this Saturday.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Pulikali tiger dance tradition marks Onam celebrations in Kerala
Kerala’s 200-year-old Pulikali tiger dance remains a vibrant Onam tradition, with performers like Nimisha Bijo breaking gender barriers as female 'Penpuli' in the historically male-dominated folk art.

Sources

deccanchronicle.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · latestly.com · m.businesstoday.in · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com