History
Thottampattu refers to ritual narrative singing in the thottam lineage — invocatory and story songs that support temple and possession-related rites in Malabar.
Temple & Ritual Arts
Thottampattu
Ritual narrative song tradition closely related to Thottam Pattu invocations.
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Thottampattu refers to ritual narrative singing in the thottam lineage — invocatory and story songs that support temple and possession-related rites in Malabar.
Category
Temple & Ritual Arts
Type
Ritual narrative song
Notes
Related to Thottam Pattu
Where to see
Malabar ritual contexts
Origin district
Temple belts across Kerala, varying by shrine and region.
Community/tradition
Temple-service and ritual performing communities.
Costume
Ritual costume and ornaments prescribed by the local temple tradition.
Makeup
Ritual face painting or deity-specific markings where required.
Musical instruments
Temple drums, cymbals, and ritual song.
Performance occasions
Malabar ritual contexts.
Famous artists
Hereditary ritual performers of local temples.
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