thumb|alt=Thiruvathirakali|Thiruvathirakali thumb|alt=Thiruvathirakali|Thiruvathirakali at Sri Kurumbakkavu, Poikkattussery Thiruvathirakali is a unique group dance of women in Kerala. The dance is performed by women in small groups, both as part of and apart from religious rituals. Generally on Onam and Thiruvathira day in the month of Dhanumas, women perform this art form by singing the praises of Shiva Parvati in Shiva temples etc. Thiruvathirakali is especially for women who observe Thiruvathira Vradam. This art form is also known as Kaikottikali and Kummikali with slight variations.
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thumb|alt=Thiruvathirakali|Thiruvathirakali thumb|alt=Thiruvathirakali|Thiruvathirakali at Sri Kurumbakkavu, Poikkattussery Thiruvathirakali is a unique group dance of women in Kerala. The dance is performed by women in small groups, both as part of and apart from religious rituals. Generally on Onam and Thiruvathira day in the month of Dhanumas, women perform this art form by singing the praises of Shiva Parvati in Shiva temples etc. Thiruvathirakali is especially for women who observe Thiruvathira Vradam. This art form is also known as Kaikottikali and Kummikali with slight variations.
The dance is believed to bring a long and auspicious married life and marriage of choice. This play is performed at night on Thiruvathira day. The first Thiruvathira after the marriage of girls is called Poothiruvathira.
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