KALAMEZHUTHU

The Kalam is a unique drawing and this ritualistic art is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. The artist uses the floor as his canvas. Kalamezhuthu Pattu is performed as a part of the rituals to worship and propitiate Gods like Kali, Ayyapan or Vettakkorumakan. The Kalams are erased at the end of the ritual to the accompaniment of musical instruments. The colored powder used for the Kalam are prepared from natural products only. It often takes more than two hours to finish drawing.

Kalamezhuthu pattu

"Kalamezhuthu" is a ritual art of Hindus in Kerala. Kalamezhuthu is performed inside and outside the Temple to worship the deity. In Kalamezhuthu the amazing thing to see is the colourful and artistic portrait of the deity made on the floor using natural powders in different colours. The style of Kalamezhuthu may vary depending upon different communities, the Deity which they worship and the purpose of the Kalamezhuthu. In malayalam Kalamezhuthu means drawing.

After the completion of Kalamezhuthu a song praising god would be performed accompanied with traditional musical instruments of Kerala.

Below I'm showing a few of them..