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Padayani, also known Padeni (from the Malayalam word for military formations), is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art [1] from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala. A ceremonial dance involving masks, it is an ancient ritual performed in Bhagavati temples. [ 2 ]
Padayani is a ritual art form performed at Bhadrakali temples located on the banks of river Pampa. According to mythology, this ritualistic dance commemorates the dance performed by Lord Shiva and the other Gods to appease Goddess Durga, whose anger could not be quenched even after annihilating the demon, Darika.
1 sty 2007 · Padayani is an ancient ritual art form popular in the Bhadrakali Temples of Central Travancore (mid-Kerala). According to mythology, this ritual art form commemorates the dance performed by Lord Shiva and other Gods to pacify Goddess Kali, whose rage could not be quenched even after she slew the demon, Darika.
Padayani is a ritual art form related to the Devi temples (temples of Mother Goddess) in Central Travancore, Kerala. It has tremendous theatrical value and very evocative language. It represents nature in its varied of North Kerala like Theyyam and Thora super-human characters.
22 sty 2020 · Padayani is one of the traditional folk dance and a ritualistic art form of Kerala. It is often performed in the Bhagavathi Temples in honour of Goddess Bhadrakali during the time of...
Also known as Padeni, the traditional folk dance form of Padayani is a ceremonial dance involving masks. It is an art form that blends music, dance, theatre, satire, facial masks, and paintings.
Padayani is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art prevalent in the central part of Kerala. It is an ancient ritual and ceremonial dance performed in Goddess Bhadrakali temples across Kerala. Before the advent of Brahmanism, Padayani is considered as the last remnant of Dravidian worship.
