Enchanting beats of kolattam. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the girls moved around rhythmically beating the sticks they held in their hands, the mood was upbeat. Attired in bright, ...

Pinnal kolattam (an intricate form of the kolattam) follows. The girls move, beating the sticks holding one end of the rope in their hand.

Older children perform complex patterns, such as, ‘Pinnal Kolattam.’ Thus it is both a form of recreation and physical exercise for the children of the village, ...

CHENNAI: Members of the transgender community in Tamil Nadu's Chennai performed Kolattam folk dance on Thursday to raise awareness about COVID-19. The performance was organised by Sahodaran, a ...