Groove to the Beats
The Christian communities in Kerala started to be actively involved in creative and scholarly goals with the motivation of European missionaries. They have made phenomenal contributions to music, literature, drama, cinema and other fields from the 1st century onwards.
Their art forms are based on Christianity as well as on Indian culture. Most of the art forms were presented at church festivals and wedding ceremonies. Popular art forms are Parichamuttukali, Kolkali, Chavittu Natakam and Margam Kali etc.
Contact
Government of Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
India - 695 033
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Christian Artforms of Kerala
The third most popular religion in Kerala- Christianity is rich with unique art and culture. The Christian artforms of Kerala are an amalgamation of Christian as well as Indian culture. These are performed mostly as part of Christian festivals and wedding ceremonies. They influence the music, literature and culture of Kerala and vice verse.
Artforms
Most of the art forms were presented at church festivals and wedding ceremonies. Art forms like Parichamuttukali, Kolkali, Chavittu Natakam and Margam Kali, show the martial skills of the community.
