Kalaripayattu Show

If Kerala is in your list of vacation then don’t forget to reserve your seat for the Kalaripayattu show! Kalaripayattu is one of the most ancient martial art forms in the world taking you back to 2000 B.C. According to the stories of localities, Bodhidharama who was a Buddist monk is believed to have presented the world with this self-defence system popularly known as Kalaripayattu

You can enjoy Kalaripayattu show for 60 minute where there are around six performers demonstrating ancient martial art form six performers. This show is gracefully started by the lighting of traditional lamps then flowers offered to almighty and finally a brief introduction and welcome speech about the show. There is brief explanation about all the 27 different weapons used during the show. The inherent beauty of this art form lies in the harmonious synergy of art, science and medicine. The intrinsic movements in Kalari are highly based on animal movements.It is believed that several poses performed are named after animals. It is also highly believed to have developed in the jungles when hunters observed these fighting techniques with the various animals.

The training for the Kalaripayattu artists begins at a very early level to increase the concentration and the awareness of the body and mind. This is the best technique for healing. Kalaripayattu has also proved to treat chronic ailments like arthritis and spondylosis and repair any physical damages if you have any and thereby makes your body look young and energetic. Before the show starts, the artistic explain you that how these weapons becomes an extension of the body which will control the mind to achieve high degree of protection. Every level of training given to these artists has different purpose and objectives. Basic Level includes unarmed techniques which makes the aspirant to achieve mastery over this body and soul moments. Once this level is cleared he is trained to attain the, flexibility and co-ordination over his body movements. Then finally in the final level, he is trained training with weapons which includes the usage of sword, spear and shield. During the training the learners are instructed not to sleep during the day time and are advised to sleep well at night. It is important that the students understand that Kalari is not only a means of self-defense but also a means to achieve determination and self-disciplined to achieve your goals in your life!

Truly a refreshing act by the artists of Kalaripayattu Show!

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