Karakattam

Karakattam
Dancers performing karakattam
EtymologyCombination of the Tamil words karakram (water pot), and attam (dance)
GenreTamil folk dance
OriginTamil Nadu, India

Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu usually dedicated to goddess Mariamman. As per Tamil literature, the dance form originated from a mix of Bharatham and other folk dance forms. It was often performed in festivals and fairs, and used as a means to pray for rain. Different variations of the dance form exists, including Karagam Puja performed in the Caribbean.

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