Gandharvanpattu

Gandharvanpattu is a ritual artform in North Kerala.[1][2] This ritual is mainly performed by Vannan.[3] There is five theyyams called Rudhirakkali, Varavakkali, Devathe, Mekkkaruvaal, Gandharvan in gandharvanpattu.[4] This ritual is performed for the blessing of bhootam. The ritual is performed in the style of kalam pattu in Kavu.[5][6] In past times this artform is performed on the houses where pregnant women live[7] to eliminate different kinds of badha(ghost). Pulluvaveena and Pulluvakkudam are also used in Gandharvan Pattu.[8]

In 2017 this artform is performed again in stage.[9][10]

This art is also known as Kenthran Pattu[11]

References

  1. ↑ http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/c/15989669
  2. ↑ http://www.mannarasala.org/dynamic.php?page=mannarasalaFestivals
  3. ↑ http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kenthran-Pattu-71818.htm
  4. ↑ http://vtzmp3.com/download/mp3-download/KDNfaI4bkSI.html
  5. ↑ http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/173586/7/07_chapter%202.pdf
  6. ↑ http://keralaculture.org/kalamezhuthupattu/66
  7. ↑ http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kenthran-Pattu-71818.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.scert.kerala.gov.in/images/2015/Plustwo/music.pdf
  9. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-editorialfeatures/deities-dancers-and-drumbeats/article13385395.ece
  10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDNfaI4bkSI
  11. ↑ http://www.india9.com/i9show/Kenthran-Pattu-71818.htm
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