Irula Nritham
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| Native name | ഇരുള നൃത്തം (Malayalam) |
|---|---|
| Genre | Tribal dance |
| Instrument(s) | kogal, perai, davil and other traditional tribal percussion instruments |
| Inventor | Irula community |
| Origin | Attappadi |
Irula Nritham (also known as Irular Nritham) is a traditional tribal dance form performed by the Irula community of southern India, particularly in the Attappadi region of Palakkad district in Kerala.[1]
The dance is closely associated with the cultural traditions of the Irula tribe and is performed during important social and ritual occasions. It has historically been performed during life events such as marriages, harvest celebrations and funeral rites within the community, festivals and other communal gatherings.[2][3]
The dance is performed during rituals of Malleeswara (Shiva).[4]
Components
Traditional tribal attire is worn during the dance.[5] Instruments used in the dance include kogal or kokal (wind instrument), perai or porey (earthern pot), and davil or jaala, which provide the rhythmic accompaniment for the performance. Songs performed during Irula Nritham often incorporate a mixture of regional languages and dialects of Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Tulu.[3][6]
