Kozhikode Art and Culture
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Kozhikode travel to Kerala is an exhilarating tour; visiting this port city of kerala one can explore its rich cultural life.
The Land of Kalaripayattu :
Kalaripayattu, the most renowned martial art forms of Kerala has a connection with Kozhikode which is known as the home of Kalaripayattu. The northern Kalaripayattu has been nurtured here. Though the main practices of this martial art were a self-defense system, now it is a cultural legacy to Kerala people. The newcomers of the family are get introduced to this art form along with other music and dance. The physical training process of Kalaripayattu includes the ayurveda and Kalari Chikitsa’, a form of healing and curative process which help in body toning of the practitioners.
History has a mention that the northern Kalaripayattu had a remarkable position during the Chera and Chola Empires, the maestros were employed in warfare procedures.
Ship Building :
Once a centre of trade city, Kozhikode, the famous port town is known for its “Uru making” or ship building. The creative craftsman designed the boats and ships, now the local craftsman keep the tradition of boat making of miniature models.
Kozhikode Fairs and Festivals :
Fairs and festivals are important part of culture, Kozhikode culture is being enriched by its fairs and festivals. The most renowned festival of the city is temple festival of Ravathy Pattathanam which is the annual festival held at Thali temple. This seven days festival is held on the Malayalam month of Thulam. Highly acclaimed Vedic scholars take part in the intellectual debate which is an important part of the festival.
