Gandharvanpattu is a
ritual
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artform in
North Kerala
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. This ritual is mainly performed by
Vannan.
There is five
theyyam
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s called Rudhirakkali, Varavakkali, Devathe, Mekkkaruvaal, Gandharvan in gandharvanpattu. This ritual is performed for the blessing of
bhootam. The ritual is performed in the style of
kalam pattu in
Kavu. In past times this artform is performed on the houses where pregnant women live
to eliminate different kinds of
badha(ghost).
Pulluvaveena and
Pulluvakkudam are also used in Gandharvan Pattu.
In 2017 this artform is performed again in stage.
This art is also known as Kenthran Pattu
References
Arts of Kerala
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