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    Theyyam: the dancing colours of caste focus: north Malabar (Kerala)
    (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, 2014) Haritha, V. V.; Pandya, Vishvajit; Mazumdar, Madhumita
    The objective of the project is to explore something which is unseen, exploring the changes in the social hierarchy by revolutions in Kerala. Theyyam, the ritual form of worship of North Malabar(district of Kannur and Kasargod) is taken as the medium of communication since it reflects the shifts and mobilities of elements in ritual, economical and ideological hierarchies in the society of North Kerala. During my field trip and research I could experience the culture and traditions in that region. It allowed me to see the arts and performance in a broader perspective and to understand how it is related to the tradition and life of the people.
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    Khel mangalagauriche: women and somatic recreation
    (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, 2008) Kore, Manasi; Desai, Binita
    In Maharashtra, there are many rituals and festivals celebrated especially by women. The reason behind performing such rituals is to worship a god or goddess. But the women themselves are benefited from these rituals. The traditional games are no exception. Maharashtra has a rich tradition of games for women, played in the festivals. They are performed throughout night to entertain the Goddess. But these games take care of the women’s mental as well as physical health. The traditional games played in a community represent the culture of that community. Mangalagaur games, played by Chitpavan Brahmin community of Maharashtra are one of the most popular games found. The games involve physical activities synchronized with songs. Song and exercise together can be compared with the aerobics. Though Mangalagaur is celebrated only by Brahmins of Maharashtra, similar games can be seen played on different occasions like Nagpanchami, Hartalika and Bhondala in other communities. ‘Khel Mangalagauriche’ (Games of Mangalagaur) is an attempt to understand the importance given to a woman’s mental and physical health in the Maharashtrian culture through the games played during the Mangalagaur.