Puli kali (Meaning: Tiger Dance) is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala, India. [1] It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. [2]

Performers who dance in the guise of a Puli or cheetah are called Pulikalikkar. The dance is performed to the rhythm of Vadyamelam or orchestra native to Kerala. The Pulikalikkar use body paint and face masks to resemble to resemble the tiger or cheetah, the stripes being in dark yellow and black.

Puli Kali is a unique recreational folk art form where artists paint themselves as tigers or leopards and dance across the streets. Puli Kali is celebrated with great gusto particularly in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala.

What makes Puli Kali unique compared to other folk dances? Puli Kali stands out because of its tiger theme, bright costumes, and lively dance. Unlike other dances that focus on grace, Puli Kali is all about drama and crowd participation.

What is “Pulikali” in Kerala? Puli means “leopard” and Kali means “Play”. On the fourth day of Onam celebrations (Nalaam Onam), performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil.

Apr 26, 2011 · I prepare ash gourd ( poosanikai) kootu in many ways, today I am sharing the one I prepare using tamarind called poosanikai puli kootu. This is very common in my home and goes well as a side dish with rice and chapati.

Sep 8, 2017 · Pulikkali or Puli Kali is a historical folk art in the state of Kerala. ‘Puli’ means Leopard / Tiger and ‘Kali’ means Play in Malayalam language. Puli Kali, seasonal folk art performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, the annual harvest festival of Kerala.

One of the colorful cultural programs that is held during the Onam festival in Kerala is the Pulikali – ‘Puli’ means tiger and ‘Kali’ means play. Pulikali is a display of a mock hunting of a tiger by a hunter.

Aug 27, 2020 · Kathirikkai Puliyitta Kootu (Brinjal Puli Kootu), a scrumptious stew variety that goes well with Thengai Araitha Kuzhambu , Mor Kuzhambu and other coconut based kuzhambu and Rasam varieties.

Puli Kali ("Puli" = Leopard/Tiger & "Kali" = Play in Malayalam language) also known as Kaduvakali is a colorful recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala.