Invocation before performing Kaikottikali (Thiruvathirakali) dance
Kaikottikali is an extremely popular and elegant folk dance performed by the maidens of Kerala. It is a group dance and is mainly performed on the occasion of Onam and Thiruvathira. Women, both young and old submerge themselves in the spirit of the occasion and dance with perfect ease.
Dress code of Kaikottikali is hugely impressive as women folk neatly attire themselves in a gold bordered traditional two piece cloth called mundu and neriyathu; A mundu is a one piece cloth draped on the lower part of the body while neriyathu is worn over a blouse. They also beautifully tie their hair in a form of bun. A fragrant jasmine garland on the bun further enhances the charm of the dancer.
Dusssehra celebration at White House, R.T. Nagar, Bangalore, India.
Invocation before performing Kaikottikali (Thiruvathirakali) dance
Kaikottikali is an extremely popular and elegant folk dance performed by the maidens of Kerala. It is a group dance and is mainly performed on the occasion of Onam and Thiruvathira. Women, both young and old submerge themselves in the spirit of the occasion and dance with perfect ease.
Dress code of Kaikottikali is hugely impressive as women folk neatly attire themselves in a gold bordered traditional two piece cloth called mundu and neriyathu; A mundu is a one piece cloth draped on the lower part of the body while neriyathu is worn over a blouse. They also beautifully tie their hair in a form of bun. A fragrant jasmine garland on the bun further enhances the charm of the dancer.
Dusssehra celebration at White House, R.T. Nagar, Bangalore, India.