The Ancient Martial Art Kalaripayattu Will Be Showcased in Udupi on July 12: Know More About This

Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art, will be showcased at Sri Poornaprajna Auditorium in Udupi on July 12, Saturday. Sri Krishna Seva Balaga of Udupi will organise its demonstration by Dineshan Kannur and his team at the auditorium at 3.30 p.m.

Ganesh Hebbar, convener of the balaga said that 78- year-old Kalaripayattu exponent Meenakshi Amman will be felicitated on the occasion. A Padma Shri awardee, Meenakshi Amman broke many barriers in a traditionally male dominated art form and emerged as the foremost female practitioner of the martial art. Ishapriya Tirtha, seer of Udupi Sri Admar Mutt, will preside over the programme. She also taught it to many contributing for the growth of the art form.

Orator Srikanth Shetty Karkala will deliver a special discourse on ‘Taulava Samara Parampare’ (fighting tradition of Tuluvas) on the occasion.

Sadashiva Rao, member of the balaga, said that there is a need for the young generation to understand the intricate techniques and cultural significance of Kalaripayattu. Its practice will help to maintain body fitness.