Thiruvathira is a joyous ritualistic dance performed by women in Kerala

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Sl. no.	Title	Duration
1	Ganapathe Maam Paalaya (Ganapathi Sthuti)	00:03:03
2	Paalaya Paapa Hare (Saraswathy Sthuti)	00:02:45
3	Nanda Nandanan Govindan (Thiruvathira)	00:13:08
4	Mathi Maya Kasyapano (Kummi)	00:06:01
5	Jaya Jaya Karivadana (Ganapathi Sthuti)	00:03:42
6	Sindu Varame Kunda Jalame (Thiruvathira)	00:08:02
7	Pachakkallotha Thirumeniyum (Kummi)	00:04:21
8	Aluva Thevare (Vanchi pattu)	00:03:31
9	Vellappudava Uduthum Kondu (Kurathi pattu)	00:03:33
10	Mangalam	00:03:35

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About Thiruvathirakali

History

The earliest accounts of Thiruvathirakali date back to the ancient festival of Thiruvathira. The celebrations traditionally fall during the Malayalam month of Dhanu (December-January). The merriment begins on full moon day, the birth star of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati on this auspicious day, and thus, the festival became integral to marital harmony. Other lore links the charring of the God of Love, Kamadeva, by Lord Shiva to be a precursor to the festival we see today. While the Thiruvathirakali is most famous in Kerala, the occasion is popular as Ardra Darshanam in Tamil Nadu.

Across Kerala, each region has gradually added its unique flavor to the performance. A majority of the time, a Thiruvathirakali occurs in an open-air setting or under a specially designed shed.

With time, Thiruvathirakali has evolved with its practitioners. Padmashri Leela Omchery is among the most famous composers associated with the art form. Every year, Kerala sees flocks of women perform these vibrant dances religiously. Each part of the State attracts giant crowds to its version of the dance.

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