Kaliyoottu
Kalamkaval, a part of Kaliyoottu ceremony in Vellayani Devi Temple | |
| Native name | കാളിയൂട്ട് (Malayalam) |
|---|---|
| Genre | Ritual |
| Origin | Kerala, India |
Kaliyoottu also known as Kali natakam (literally means Kali play) is a ritualistic performing art popular in Thiruvananthapuram Kollam districts of southern Kerala, India. It is a folk art related to the battle between Bhadrakali and the asura Darika.
It is said that Marthandavarma, the Maharaja of Travancore who won the battle against Kayamkulam started Kaliyoottu at Sarkaradevi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram district.