''Mangalamkali'' is a dance ritual related to marriage functions as a form of entertainment.
Usually ''
mavilas'' (a tribe in kasaragod and kannur districts
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
(state of
south India
South India, also known as Southern India or Peninsular India, is the southern part of the Deccan Peninsula in India encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana as well as the union territories of ...
) perform this. Certain music instruments too are used like ''thudi''. The dance movement gradually become fast.
See also
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Arts of Kerala
The Indian state Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts. The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colourful culture. The most important traditional art forms of Kerala are Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, M ...
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Kerala Folklore Academy
References
Dances of Kerala
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