The Kalarippayattu Legacy in Kerala’s Folk Heritage

Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art that has a rich tradition and
legacy over 3000 years. It has influenced various aspects of Kerala’s
culture beyond its combat techniques including performing arts,
spiritual growth, healing techniques, cultural identity and so on.
Kalarippayattu has its own inherent cultural value and its influence caneven be seen in performing arts and folklores of Kerala. Folk arts suchas Kolkali. Parichamuttukali, Velakali, Oachirakali, Chavittunatakam,Konganpada, Onathallu, etc has various aspects of kalarippayattuwithin it. The dynamic and visually appealing movements and body
conditioning techniques of kalarippayattu has played a major role in
shaping many of the folk arts and performing arts of kerala