History
Kummatti refers to the masked folk characters of the Onam season in and around Thrissur. The figures process through neighbourhoods as part of festive house-visit traditions.
Folk Arts
Kummatti
Masked Onam folk figure related to Kummattikali processions.
About
Kummatti refers to the masked folk characters of the Onam season in and around Thrissur. The figures process through neighbourhoods as part of festive house-visit traditions.
Category
Folk Arts
Type
Masked folk tradition
Notes
Onam masked characters
Where to see
Thrissur and nearby Onam festivities
Origin district
Regional folk belts across Kerala.
Community/tradition
Village and community folk troupes.
Costume
Onam masked characters.
Makeup
Festive or character makeup as required by the form.
Musical instruments
Folk drums, cymbals, and group song.
Performance occasions
Thrissur and nearby Onam festivities.
Famous artists
Local folk troupe leaders and community performers.
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