KALARIPAYATTU
- ART & CULTURE
News:
Big jump by Haryana
youth, giant leap for Kalaripayattu
What's
in the news?
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India’s sports hub warms up to the martial
art form from south India, finishing second to Khelo India in the male
category.
Kalaripayattu:
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Kalaripayattu is a martial art which originated as a style in Kerala during 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD.
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The word kalari first appears in Sangam literature to describe both a
battlefield and combat arena.
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It is also considered to be one of the
oldest fighting system in existence.
States:
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It is now practiced in Kerala, in
contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu.
Features:
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Kalaripayattu techniques include a
combination of steps (Chuvatu) and
postures (Vadivu).
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Chuvatu
literally means ‘steps’, the basic steps of the martial arts.
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Vadivu
literally means ‘postures’ or stances are the basic characteristics of
Kalaripayattu training. Named after animals, they are usually eight in number.
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It has been included in Khelo India Youth Games 2021.