Poorakkali by Shanthi Kalari Sangam(പൂരക്കളി) | Mesmerizing movements of Poorakkali..

Poorakkali is a traditional dance ritual performed by men during the nine-day Pooram festival in Bhagavathy temples across North Malabar in Kerala. The dance involves a group of young men dressed in lion costumes, performing around a huge, multi-tiered, lit lamp called a "nilavilakku". The performers themselves sing and keep rhythm by clapping and executing synchronized foot-thumping movements. Poorakkali is not just a dance; it is a display of masculine movements and acrobatic, martial art steps, showcasing the performers' strength and agility. #keralaculture #keralafestivals #poorakkali