The Malabar region (Northern Kerala) is rich in its ritual, folk and contemporary traditions. As much as these traditions capture our imagination with their simplicity or highly elaborate preparations, the lives of their (hereditary) performers are very closely interlinked. That is a story worth knowing, and is what makes the performance meaningful for us as an audience. Have you visited Malabar Kerala as yet? "Thuyilunarthu Pattu" is performed by the descendants of the Malayan Raja (Kutty) family belonging to the Pana tribal community who are based out of Malappuram. While the Songs (Pattu) speak about the legend of how Lord Shiva after losing consciousness on being struck by the dice thrown at him by Goddess Parvathi, and the Pana community members being the only one who can bring him back with their Pattu. For the community, and the descendants of the Malay Raja especially, the Pattu signifies the very important position given to them by the King of the erstwhile Valluvanad kingdom, in the annual festival at one of the most significant of Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess) temples in Kerala, the Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathi temple. On your next visit to Kerala consider visiting its Malabar region, you will be most delighted. #musicallyindia #soundsofmalabar #malabarlegends #specialinteresttours #tribalart #folkart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bps7V5wn0kK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15l6kty8wtcgw