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A Synonym to Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Folkland, International Centre for Folklore and Culture, Heading for Its 30Th Anniversary
A Synonym to Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Folkland, International Centre for Folklore and Culture, Heading for Its 30th Anniversary V. Jayarajan Folkland, International Centre for Folklore and Culture Folkland, International Centre for Folklore and Culture is an institution that was first registered on December 20, 1989 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, vide No. 406/89. Over the last 16 years, it has passed through various stages of growth, especially in the fields of performance, production, documentation, and research, besides the preservation of folk art and culture. Since its inception in 1989, Folkland has passed through various phases of growth into a cultural organization with a global presence. As stated above, Folkland has delved deep into the fields of stage performance, production, documentation, and research, besides the preservation of folk art and culture. It has strived hard and treads the untrodden path with a clear motto of preservation and inculcation of old folk and cultural values in our society. Folkland has a veritable collection of folk songs, folk art forms, riddles, fables, myths, etc. that are on the verge of extinction. This collection has been recorded and archived well for scholastic endeavors and posterity. As such, Folkland defines itself as follows: 1. An international center for folklore and culture. 2. A cultural organization with clearly defined objectives and targets for research and the promotion of folk arts. Folkland has branched out and reached far and wide into almost every nook and corner of the world. The center has been credited with organizing many a festival on folk arts or workshop on folklore, culture, linguistics, etc. -
Particulars of Some Temples of Kerala Contents Particulars of Some
Particulars of some temples of Kerala Contents Particulars of some temples of Kerala .............................................. 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 9 Temples of Kerala ................................................................................. 10 Temples of Kerala- an over view .................................................... 16 1. Achan Koil Dharma Sastha ...................................................... 23 2. Alathiyur Perumthiri(Hanuman) koil ................................. 24 3. Randu Moorthi temple of Alathur......................................... 27 4. Ambalappuzha Krishnan temple ........................................... 28 5. Amedha Saptha Mathruka Temple ....................................... 31 6. Ananteswar temple of Manjeswar ........................................ 35 7. Anchumana temple , Padivattam, Edapalli....................... 36 8. Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple ......................................... 38 9. Arathil Bhagawathi temple ..................................................... 41 10. Arpuda Narayana temple, Thirukodithaanam ................. 45 11. Aryankavu Dharma Sastha ...................................................... 47 12. Athingal Bhairavi temple ......................................................... 48 13. Attukkal BHagawathy Kshethram, Trivandrum ............. 50 14. Ayilur Akhileswaran (Shiva) and Sri Krishna temples ........................................................................................................... -
Location Accessibility Contact
Panchayat/ Municipality/ Parakkadavu Panchayat Corporation LOCATION District Ernakulam Nearest Town/ Royal Motors – 700 m Landmark/ Junction Nearest Bus statio Moozhikulam Bus Stop – 750 m Nearest Railway Angamaly Railway Station – 9.8 Km statio Aluva Railway Station – 15.2 Km ACCESSIBILITY Nearest Airport Cochin International Airport – 12 Km Nepathya Centre for Excellence in Koodiyattam Nepathya Koothambalam Moozhikulam-Ambalamuri Road Kurumassery, Aluva Ernakulam – 683579 CONTACT Phone 1: +91-9447209421 Phone 2: +91-7034243436 Email: [email protected] DATES FREQUENCY DURATION TIME April – May (to be advised) Annual 4-5 Days ABOUT THE FESTIVAL (Legend/History/Myth) Gurusmarana is a popular Koodiyattam Festival organized in memory of late Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar by the Nepathya Centre for Excellence in Koodiyattam. Also known as the Moozhikulam Kochukuttan Chakyar Koodiyattam Festival, the event is a tribute to the Koodiyattam maestro. A prodigy who performed the entire Ramayana Prabandha within 123 days, he was instrumental in staging the complete version of ‘Ashcharyachoodamani’. He developed a distinctive style of presenting Purusharthavarnam and Prabandhakoothu on a strong traditional foothold. Koodiyattam or Kuttiyattam is a classical theatrical art form indigenous to Kerala and conferred heritage status by UNESCO. International Above 1000 RELEVANCE- NO. OF PEOPLE (Local / National / International) PARTICIPATED EVENTS/PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION (How festival is celebrated) The Sanskrit theatrical art form is presented by eminent artists who have excelled in the classical representation of Memorial Talk mythical stories. Legendary tales associated with Hindu Padakam mythology are presented. Padakam, Nangiarkoothu, Nangiarkoothu Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattam and Mizhavu Melam are held Chakyarkoothu as part of the Moozhikulam Kochukuttan Chakyar Koodiyattam Koodiyattam Festival. A commemorative talk is held on a Mizhavu Melam topic relevant to the art form. -
From Little Tradition to Great Tradition: Canonising Aithihyamala NIVEA THOMAS K S
From Little Tradition to Great Tradition: Canonising Aithihyamala NIVEA THOMAS K S. ARULMOZI Abstract In an attempt to reinvent the tradition of Kerala in the light of colonial modernity, Kottarathil Sankunni collected and transcribed the lores and legends of Kerala in his work Aithihyamala in 1909. When the legends were textualised, Sankunni attributed certain literary values to the narratives to legitimise the genre. As it was a folk appropriation by a scholarly elite like Sankunni who had received English education during the colonial period, the legends moved from folk tradition to classical tradition. In their transition from Little Tradition to Great Tradition, the legends underwent huge transformation in terms of form, content, language, context and narrative style. The text became fixed, stable and structured and was eventually subjected to a canon. However, when one perceives Aithihyamala (1909) as the ‘authentic’ and the ‘final’ version of the legends in Kerala, one is neglecting and silencing the multiple oral versions and folk tradition that had been existing since the pre-literate period. The current study attempts to trace the transformation undergone by the text when it moved towards the direction of a literary canon. Keywords: Legends Transcription, Great Tradition, Little Tradition, Literary Canon. Introduction Aithihyamala, a collection of lores and legends of Kerala was compiled by Kottarathil Sankunni in Bhashaposhini magazine in the beginning of the twentieth century. In his preface to DOI: 10.46623/tt/2020.14.1.ar4 Translation Today, Volume 14, Issue 1 Nivea Thomas K & S. Arulmozi Aithihyamala (1909) which comprises 126 legends, Sankunni (2017: 89) states that the text had been harshly criticised by an anonymous writer on the grounds of its casual nature. -
Cultural Heritage of Kerala - 9788126419036 - D.C
A. Sreedhara Menon - 2008 - Cultural Heritage of Kerala - 9788126419036 - D.C. Books, 2008 Cultural Heritage of Kerala Kerala History and its Makers Kerala district gazetteers, Volume 1 Kerala District Gazetteers: Alleppey Kerala District Gazetteers: Malappuram Punnapr̲a VayalÄr̲uṃ, KÄ“raḷacaritr̲avuṃ Find Deals & PDF download Cultural Heritage of Kerala. by A. Sreedhara Menon Book Views: 0. Author. A. Sreedhara Menon. Publisher. Date of release. 0000-00-00. Pages. A. Sreedhara Menon depicts a broad picture of the life and culture of the people of Kerala. It is a study of the evolution of Kerala culture in the general background of Indian culture. This book covers all fields of life and activity in Kerala- religious, artistic, social, economic, and political, and stresses the theme of integrative and assimilative tradition of Kerala culture. Sreedhara Menon was an eminent historian and former Head of the Department of History, University of Kerala. Read more.. Error in review? Submit review. Find & Download Book â” Cultural Heritage of Kerala. KERALA. : The cultural heritage of any country is seen best exposed in its architectural monuments. The ways in which the buildings are designed, constructed and decorated speak not only the technical and artistic capabilities of the craftsmen, but also of the aspirations and visions of the perceptors, for whom the construction is only a medium for thematic expression. Pre-historic Vestiges The locational feature of Kerala has influenced the social development and indirectly the style of construction. In the ancient times the sea and the Ghats formed unpenetrable barriers helping the evolution of an isolated culture of Proto Dravidians, contemporary to the Harappan civilization. -
The Heart of Kerala!
Welcome to the Heart of Kerala! http://www.neelambari.co.in w: +91 9400 525150 [email protected] f: http://www.facebook.com/NeelambariKerala Overview Neelambari is a luxurious resort on the banks of Karuvannur puzha (river). It is constructed in authentic Kerala style and evokes grandeur and tradition. The central building consists of a classical performance arena (Koothambalam) and a traditional courtyard (Nalukettu). The cottages are luxurious with their own private balconies, spacious and clean bathrooms and well appointed bedrooms (each unit has a space of more than 75 sqm). Neelambari is situated in a very serene atmosphere right on the bank of a river, in a quiet, verdant village in central Kerala. There are several natural and historical attractions in the vicinity. Despite its rural charm, the facility is well connected, being less than an hour drive from Cochin International Airport. It is also easily accessible by rail and road and the nearest city is Thrissur, just 13 kms away. The facility offers authentic Ayurveda treatment, Yoga lessons, nature and village tourism, kayak and traditional boat trips in the river as well as traditional cultural performances in its Koothambalam. http://www.neelambari.co.in w: +91 9400 525150 [email protected] f: http://www.facebook.com/NeelambariKerala Our location Neelambari is located in Arattupuzha, a serene little village in the outskirts of Thrissur City. Thrissur has a rightful claim as the cultural capital of Kerala for more reasons than one. A host of prestigious institutions that assiduously preserve and nurture the cultural traditions of Kerala such as the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Kerala Sahitya Academy, Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy, Kerala Kalamandalam, Unnayi Warrier Kalanilayam are located in Thrissur. -
• Published a Paper Named Fransis Ittikkora Aakhyana Vaichithrathinte
Ragi R G 2. Educational Qualifications : Sl.No Degree Institution/ University Year Rank/Class 1 B A Malayalam University of Kerala June 2007 First class with third rank 2 M A Malayalam University of Kerala June 2009 First class with third rank 3 B.Ed. Malayalam University of Kerala Nov. 2010 First class 4 NET UGC June 2008 --- 5 Ph.D University of Kerala Doing Ph.D 3. Teaching experience : Sl.No. Course Year of experience 1. UG 5 Year 3 months 20 PG 5 Year 3 months 4. Academic positions and activities : Question paper setter ( for University of Kerala) Convener of debate club Secretary of women’s forum Member of college film club Joint secretary of Malayalam Alumni 5. Articles published in Various journals : Published a paper named Fransis Ittikkora aakhyana vaichithrathinte pradarsanasala in the book Therenjedutha Novalvayanakal (2013) Published a paper named Dalithstree swathwam vamozhi aathmakhyanangalil in the journal Journal of dbct (2014) Published a poem named ULA in College Teacher(2017) 6. seminar/workshops /Program attended Sl.No Name of the seminar Venue Date Funding agency workshop(Mention regional /state national) 1. Workshop on the U.C College Aluva 18-09-2012 Department of Malayalam revised MA Union Christian college and Malayalam M.G University Kottayam syllabus”Puthiya padam, Puthiya padanam” 2 Presented a paper on University College 12&13 -02-2013 U.G.C. National Seminar “Bharathiya Trivandrum Saudhariya Shasthrathile Pradhirodha nilapadukal” 3 Presented a paper on S.N College 14&15-02-2013 U.G.C. National Seminar Identity Politics in Kollam Malayalam Litertaure 4 Presented a paper on Deva Matha 7&8-01-2014 U.G.C. -
Historical Evolution of Temple Tradition in Travancore
Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture & Technology ISSN No : 1006-7930 Historical Evolution of Temple Tradition in Travancore. Dr. P.Justin Paul, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Govt. Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam. Abstract: Basically, temple architecture tradition of Travancore comes within the mainstream of Indian temple building tradition. Though, in the detailed articulation of its formal structure Travancore temple follows its own indigenous methods, the basic conceptions are not something different or extraneous from the total cultural developments of the mainland. It has been rightly observed that, “the temple as an institution, was an Aryan gift to the South India and that the so called Travancore school is responsible only for covering the product of the Dravidian tradition. The cultural heritage of any country is seen best exposed in its architectural monuments. The ways in which the buildings are designed, constructed and decorated speak not only the technical and artistic capabilities of the craftmen, but also of the aspirations and visions of the preceptors, for whom the construction is only a medium for thematic expression. Travancore abounds with many such architectural monuments; prehistoric megaliths, tombs, caves, temples, mosques, churches, theatres, houses, palaces and public buildings, built and renovated over centuries representing a panaroma of architectural developments. Volume XII, Issue V, 2020 Page No: 735 Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture & Technology ISSN No : 1006-7930 Key words: Mukkalvattom, Tali, Architecture, Superstructures, Courtyard, Ardhamandapam. Temples in Travancore used to be called in earlier times as mukkalvattom. Later they came to be called ambalam or kshetram or sometimes tali. The Travancore temple has srikovil as its main core, which usually stands in east-west axis and the plan may be square, rectangular, circular, elliptical or apsidal growth plan. -
Kathakali, a Dance Form, Native to Kerala in South India Literally Means `Story Play’
MID TERM SAMPLE PAPER ENGLISH CLASS VII TIME: 3 HOURS SESSION 2019 – 20. MM:80. SECTION –A READING 20 MARKS. A:1. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. 10 marks. Kathakali, a dance form, native to Kerala in South India literally means `story play’. It is a classical dance drama, colourful and dramatic in content and character. This art form is about 300 years old. Most of its elements and choreography have been influenced by a 9th century art form of Kerala called Koodiyattam, recently recognized by the UNESCO as a heritage art form. Surprisingly for a dance drama form, the Kathakali dancers do not speak a word. A group of narrators recite the story in the form of a song, and the dancers interpret the narrative live with hand gestures called mudras combined with facial expressions and eye movements. There are at least 700 mudras combined in 24 different ways. The best dancers can move the eye balls in 17 ways. There are eight ways to move the eyebrows and eight for the eyelids. It is surprising how they manage it. Till recently Kathakali was danced only by men, men also enacted a female role with elegance and charm. The dancers take up to four to five hours before the play to paint their lips, eyebrows and eyelashes, all characters have their prescribed make – up. The colours used suggest the temperament and the mood of the characters – green for good, red for valour and ferocity, black for evil and primitiveness, yellow for wonder and white for purity. -
Download Book « the Arts of Kerala Kshetram
IWJEEJ9YYH4A ~ eBook \ the Arts of Kerala Kshetram the Arts of Kerala Kshetram Filesize: 4.18 MB Reviews It is simple in study safer to understand. It can be full of knowledge and wisdom Your way of life span is going to be enhance when you full looking at this book. (Lavina Torp) DISCLAIMER | DMCA D7BRXOIXPSQZ > eBook < the Arts of Kerala Kshetram THE ARTS OF KERALA KSHETRAM 2016. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. 102 ABOUT THE BOOK:- In her continuing quest, re-airming the vision of India as an organic whole, Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan approaches the arts of Kerala both in their distinctive qualities and holistic dimension, which ideally represent the dynamics of Indian cultural processes. This monograph, based on the inaugural Parikshit Memorial Lecture delivered by Dr. Vatsyayan at the Government Sanskrit College, Tripunithura in August 1988, now reprinted, has been commended by many as remarkably rich in the variety of art forms it covers and the directions for future research it oers in the area. Dr. Vatsyayan has had close association with South India, especially Tamil Nadu and Kerala. She has travelled the length and breadth of Kerala, oen on foot, studying its art forms and visiting temples. The present volume is a result of this experience. In this exploration, the author dwells on varied topics like the popular myths and the archetypal images of Bhagavati, Shiva and Bhima and their sociological connotations and various forms of oral, ritual and visual arts ranging from paintings, murals and sculptures to the performing arts belonging to the folk and classical traditions. She revisits these art forms, oen termed as "little" and "great" traditions, and shows how performing art forms, like Kathakali and Krishnanattam, serve as a bridge between them. -
Department of Sanskrit
DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT Dr. K. I. Treesa Asst. Professor In Sanskrit PERFORMING ARTS • KOODIYATTAM • CHAKYAR KOOTHU • NANGIAR KOOTHU • KRISHNANATTAM KOODIYATTAM Koodiyattam, also transliterated as Kutiyattam, is a traditional performing artform in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Malayalam performing art which is as old as Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam), meaning "combined acting" in Malayalam, combines Sanskrit theatre performance with elements of traditional Koothu. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as Koothambalams. It is the only surviving art form that uses drama from ancient Sanskrit theatre. It has a documented history of a thousand years in Kerala, but its origins are unknown. Koodiyattam and Chakyar Koothu were among the dramatized dance worship services in the temples of ancient India, particularly Kerala. Both Koodiyattam and Chakyar Koothu originated from ancient south Indian artform Koothu which is mentioned several times in ancient Sangam literature, and the epigraphs of the subsequent Pallava, Pandiyan, Chera, and Chola periods. Inscriptions related to Koothu can be seen in temples at Tanjore, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Vedaranyam, Tiruvarur, and Omampuliyur. They were treated as an integral part of worship services, alongside the singing of Tevaram and Prabandam hymns. MIZHAVU Traditionally, the main musical instru ments used in Koodi yattam are mizhavu, kuzhitalam, edakka, k urumkuzhal, and sankhu. Mizhavu, the most prominent of these is a percussion instrument that is played by a person of the Ambalavas Nambiar caste, accom panied by Nangyaramma playing the kuzhithalam (a type of cymbal). -
BA History 2014
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