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Parayan Thullal

Parayan Thullal is a dance and poetic performance form prevailed in the state of Kerala, India. This one of the three major thullal forms prevailing in Kerala. Others are Ottan Thullal and Sheethankan Thullal.[1] Usually, it is conducted in the morning time. The Sanskrit metre Mallika is commonly used in this art form.[2][better source needed]

Performing

The tempo of this art form is very slow.[3] The performer explains the meanings of the songs by using gestures. The dance element is very little in this art form and most of the time the performer will stand erect.[4] Usually the stories of Parayan thullal deals with spiritual matters.[5]

Costume

The costume of Parayan thullal resembles Shesha. The person performing the art wears the dress and crown in the shape of snake. A red cloth is worn on the waist. The face will be adorned with yellow paint.[2][better source needed]

List of some Parayan Thullals

  • Sabhapravesham
  • Thripuradahanam
  • Kumbhakarnavadham
  • Dakshayagam
  • Keechakavadham
  • Pulindeemoksham
  • Sundopasundopakhyanam
  • Nalayanicharitham
  • Harichandracharitham

See also

References

  1. ^ Thullal, A satirical art form. "Thullal". keralatourism.com. Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Thullal". artkerala.weebly.com. weebly.com.
  3. ^ "Parayan thullal Performance". Mathrubhumi daily. No. 17 January 2017. Mathrubhumi. Mathrubhumi. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Parayan thullal-Performance". The New Indian Express daily. No. 18 January 2017. The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Parayan thullal-stories". The Times of India City. No. 25 June 2019. The Times of India. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
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