Kalarippayat having achieved the status of scientific method
of training as early as in 4th century contributed largely to the
development of socio-political setup and cultural fronts , of
Kerala.The contemporary performing arts and those originated
in  the later years one way or other are closely knit with this 
tradition and have imbibed  its exercises for physical agility,
flexibility and movements. A close observation of  Theyyam,
Koodiyattam, Kathakali, Parichamuttukali,Velakkali, kanniyarkali
and even Mohiniyattam will prove the tremendous impact of
this physical art on the performing and classical art forms of
Kerala and those in neighbouring states.The Katchathirummu 
of kalari tradition normally used for attaining highest flexibility
of limbs is today used widely in all art  forms both traditional 
and classical.
Presently, even the European theaters have evinced keen 
interest in this art for its body movements,steps,expressions  
and flexibility of limbs and apply the same in their balle, ball rooms and theatre performances.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

              

               

                                    

                                                              

 

 

C V N KALARI

Nadakkave,Calicut (Kozhikode) - 673 011, Kerala, India

Ph: 91 495 2769114, 2768214

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