Kalamezhuthu
Kalamezhuthu is a unique ritual art in which natural powders are used to draw art on the floor. Kalam in Malayalam means picture and ezhuthu denotes the act of drawing.
Kalamezhuthu is usually conducted as part of rituals like Ayyappan Theeyattu, Bhadrakali Theeyattu, SarpamThullal, Mudiyettu in temples in Kerala.
The ingredients are extracted from plants - rice flour (white), charcoal powder (black), turmeric powder (yellow), powdered green leaves (green) and a mixture of turmeric powder and lime (red).
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The ancient ritual of Kalamezhuthu in which, coloured powders made from natural ingredients are mixed with equal measures of devotion, passion and beauty and then applied to create detailed images of deities, will answer all your queries.
Kalamezhuthu –a Ritual Art form of Kerala
Kalamezhuthu, a ritualistic art, is a common feature of temples as well as noble households. Kalam, a unique drawing, is also called dhooli chithram or powder drawing. The artist uses the floor as his canvas. Kalamezhuthu pattu is performed as part of the rituals to worship and propitiate Gods like Kaali, Ayyappan or Vettakkorumakan.
