Ayyappan Theeyattu: Kalamezhuthu

Ayyappan Theeyattu: Kalamezhuthu (Drawing the Kalam of Lord Ayyappa)
Ayyappan Theeyattu: Kalamezhuthu | Shankhumugham, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Kalamezhuthu is the art of creating large drawings on the floor with natural powders and is drawn with bare hands.

All The activities of Ayyappan Theeyattu, a temple art performed by the Thiyyadi Nambiar community are centered around the Kalam of Lord Ayyappa.

132 Replies to “Ayyappan Theeyattu: Kalamezhuthu”

  1. I just love the juxtaposition of the artist and the figure he is drawing. This is a really nice documentary photo. It certainly makes me appreciate the patience and precision this particular artist is demonstrating. Nice work, Joshi!

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  2. The angle is pretty brilliant….. Love it. Something I like better than your usual work (which is also good but this just catches the eye)

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  3. Just like Mandala making with coloured sands, this looks to require lots of talent, the ability to take the pain of bending over continuously for a long time, on the floor, and just sheer determination. What I can see tells me it is worth the effort! Good pic joshi.

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