Parichamuttukali
Martial art dance form from the Indian state of Kerala / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Parichamuttu Kali ([Malayalam]: പരിചമുട്ട്കളി ) is an Indian martial-arts dance form of Kerala practiced by the Saint Thomas Syrian Christians who trace their origins to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.[1][2][3] It is performed by men bearing swords and shields and follows the movements and steps of Kalarippayattu. This dance is closely related to Margam Kali. Parichamuttu Kali was also performed by Harijans.[4]