Question

Find out the correct statements about 'Mudiyettu'?

1. Mudiyettu, also known as Mudiyeduppu, is a ritualistic art form performed to appease Goddess Kali, prevalent in South Kerala
2. The term "Mudi" in Mudiyettu refers to the headgear worn by the actor portraying Goddess Kali.
3. Mudiyettu was inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking its cultural significance.

• A. ii, iii
• B. i only
• C. All of these
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

Mudiyettu:

• Mudiyettu, also known as Mudiyeduppu, is a ritualistic art form performed to appease Goddess Kali, prevalent in South Kerala and rarely in central Kerala.
• The term "Mudi" in Mudiyettu refers to the headgear worn by the actor portraying Goddess Kali.
• This headgear, made of wood or metal, symbolizes Kali's terror-inspiring face and wild hair.

Instruments Used:

• Instruments played during the ritual include Veekku chenda, Uruttu chenda, Ilathaalam, and Chengila, contributing to the musical accompaniment of the performance.

Ritualistic Drawing (Kalamezhuthu):

• A ritualistic drawing known as Kalamezhuthu is created with powders in five colors, depicting Goddess Kali holding the bloody head of her enemy, Darika, the demon king is sometimes associated with Mudiyettu .
• Special songs called Kalam Pattu are sung during certain rituals.
• Afterward, the drawn image (Kalam) is erased, making way for the Mudiyettu performance.
• Mudiyettu performers purify themselves through fasting and prayer

Characters Involved:

• The key characters in Mudiyettu include Bhadrakali, Narada, Darika, Shiva, Daanavendra, Koyichaadar, and Kooli.
• The sequence involves the appearance of Shiva and Narada, followed by the Purappaadu of Darika, Kali, and Kooli, leading to a dramatic battle.

UNESCO's Recognition

• In 2010 ,Mudiyettu was inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking its cultural significance.
• It is the second art form from Kerala to receive this recognition, following Kutiyattam.