Tiger Dance--
Kaduva Kali :
Known otherwise as Puli Kali. It is a traditional
art form of Kerala performed during festive seasons
especially during the Onam season. Performers paint
their bodies in bright yellow, red and black spots
and lines to resemble tigers, and go about from house
to house, dancing vigorously to the loud beating of
percussion instruments like Chenda, Udukku, Thakal,
etc.
Procession
of elephants
The fabulous procession of elephants is one of the
major highlights of Onam and attracts thousands of
people from India and abroad. A golden plate beatifically
designed with different size golden babbles called
“Nettippattam” is placed on elephant’s
forehead which enhance the elephants look more handsome.
The long stemmed ceremonial silk and satin umbrellas
laced with white metal or silver are placed on top
of the animal. Elephants adorned with gold plates
on their forehead and umbrellas on top present a majestic
sight. A colourful silk robe, some jewelry and body
painting adds to the looks. These pachyderm amuses
its audience especially children by shaking its trunk
and the big body a little along with the rhythm. The
procession is added with feasting, dance, music and
merrymaking. The most impressive and good-looking
animal gets the honor of being a part of the procession..
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Onam Gifts &
Greetings
Big prizes are also offered in these contests as they
have turned up to be extremely competitive events.
Recently, people prepare intricate designs first on
computer and then implement it on floor. This saves
a lot of time and energy and helps the designers to
come up with stunning Pookalams.