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Unniyarcha (ഉണ്ണിയാർച്ച) (Malayalam pronunciation: [uɳːijäːr̩t͡ʃɐ]) is a legendary warrior and heroine from the 16th century, mentioned in the Vadakkan Pattukal, a set of historical ballads from northern Kerala, a state in southwestern India.
Mar 8, 2019 · On this women's day, we bring to you the story of Unniyarcha, of the house of Puthooram, renowned for the ancient Hindu martial art of Kalaripayattu. Unniyarcha is perhaps the most exceptional of all the heroines of North Malabar.
Jan 13, 2020 · Unniyarcha is historical figure who lived in Kadathanadu in the 16th Century. This story is translated and adapted from Vadakkan pattukal – A collection of kalaripayattu warrior songs.
Strong, fierce, native women, after all, have always had a deep psychological affect on entrenched elite, as they tend to threaten the very fiber of manufactured narratives. Anjali George delves into the story of this legendary warrior and debunks the colonial and sub-altern distortions.
Oct 23, 2011 · Unniyarcha is a popular, legendary woman warrior who finds mention in the ‘Vadakkan Paattu.' She is believed to have lived in the Malabar sometime in the 16th century. Popular...
Unniyarcha, the jewellery brand, is named after and inspired by the very beautiful and legendary warrior of 17th century Malabar, India. Known for her grace and valor, adorned in jewels and armed with a fierce spirit, Unniyarcha chose to wear an urumi (flexible sword) for a belt, around her waist.
