THIYYATTU
It
is a devotional offering to Bhadrakali and Sree Ayyappa. This ritual art is
performed in a specially decorated pandal, before the Kalam (five colour design
on the floor), the traditional lamp (nilavilaku), and peetam (stool). The performance
usually starts at dusk.
The artists sing and dance to the rhythmic music of the chenda, elathalam and
chengila. The costumes bear resemblances to Ottanthullal and Kathakali, the
distinctive features are huge jingling anklets and face makeup with tiny white
dots.
