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Devarattam is a Tamil Word derived from the words "Devar" or Thevar (Tamil meaning: the god/ king/ or warriors) and "Attam" (Tamil meaning: the dance).
- History of Devarattam Folk Dance
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According to Historian Thurston. E, many communities migrated from the Vijayanagara empire (parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telengana) to Madurai and surrounding areas after the fall of the empire in 16thcentury fearing Muslim invaders. The Nayaks, governors of the mighty Telugu empire Vijayanagara were ruling the Tamil country then. One su...
Men, women, and children alike wear stringed brass bells or Salangai on their ankles and dance to the various tunes of the Deva Dundubhi. The men usually wear turbans and shirts during the Devaraattam performance except during the worship of Jakkamma. Sometimes they even wear costumes like a king, warrior, God etc., during the act. With time, Kamab...
What is Deva Dundubhi?It is a percussion instrument that is essential for Devarattam performance. The dance cannot be performed without the beats from deva dundubhi, also known as urumi. It is a two-sided hollow structure, narrow in the centre and wide at ends made from vengai(Indian kino) wood. The ends are tied with goatskin. Two different sticks...
Devarattam is a traditional dance form of the Kambala Nayakar community, who migrated from the Vijayanagara empire. It is performed to the beats of the deva dundubhi, a percussion instrument, and has no lyrics.
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Sep 29, 2023 · Devarattam is a group dance: a troupe consists of eight or 10 dances and two urumi players. “Although traditionally women did not participate, they now do,” points out Manikandan adding that ...
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Nov 20, 2020 · This Devarattam is the famous Folk Art mainly performed in southern part of india Devarattam is a Tamil Word derived from the words "Devar" or Thevar (Tamil meaning: the god/ king/ or...
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Oct 18, 2018 · Devarattam ("dance of the gods") is the dance of the Kambalathu Nayakar community of Tamil Nadu, who believe that they are the direct descendants of the 'devas' or gods. The dance involves fast...
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Apr 5, 2018 · Some from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have brought their Devarattam dance as an offering to Senraya Perumal. It is the dance of the male members of the community, who are skilled in the art...
