Kerala is renowned for its varied martial arts. Amongst the many forms of martial arts in Kerala are Kalaripayattu, Parisa Kali, Velakanni, Valeru, Kunderu and Njaninmel Kali.
Kalaripayattu in Kerala
One of the oldest martial arts in the world, Kalaripayattu means the fighting art of the Kalari in Malayalam. The origins of kalaripayattu are obscured by time. Legend has it that in 350 A.D. Kalaripayattu was taken across the Himalayas by the Buddhist monk, Bodhi Dharma , from southern India, giving rise to Chinese Kung Fu .
Kalaripayattu involves schooling in physical agility, weapons handling, and then hand to hand combat. One should achieve seven levels to become a Gurukal, or master.
Parisa Kali and Velakanni in Kerala
Parisa Kali of North Malabar and Velakanni of Travancore are two other important martial arts in Kerala . Velakanni represents the battle between Pandavas and Kauravas at Kurukshetra. It is played out during the temple festival at Cherthala and Ambalapuzha.
Valeru in Kerala
Among the many martial arts in Kerala , Valeru is worth mentioning. This form of martial art in Kerala mainly concerns sword throwing.
Kunderu and Njaninmel Kali in Kerala
Kunderu or tightrope walking is performed in temple festivals in Kerala. Njaninmel kali is another martial art famous in Kerala.
Among other facts, tours to Kerala cannot be complete without the knowledge of the martial arts in Kerala . So come and experience the craze for martial arts among the keralians.
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