Karivela
Karivela (or Kari Vela) is a ritual usually seen in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India,[1] in which many volunteers paint themselves black with charcoal (Kari in Malayalam language)[2] and walk through the streets.
Karivela is conducted as part of festivals such as Nemmara Vela and Kuthira Vela, with the volunteers acting as guards to control festival spectators.[2]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ T, Anilkumar (4 April 2023). "Dance of men for a goddess". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Thattamangalam Village Office". village.kerala.gov.in. Government of Kerala Revenue Department. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
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