Onam festival and the tiger dance

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ONAM FESTIVAL AND THE TIGER DANCE

Pulikkali means tiger-play. This is Thrissur’s own. This takes place on the 4th day of Onam in Thrissur

town,Kerala ,India. Performed on competition basis by various cultural Clubs. Dozens of

youngsters get transformed into tigers by getting their body painted tiger-like. The transformation process takes 7 to 8 hours. The Pulies descent in

the Swaraj Round and perform tiger-like actions to the amusement of large spectators. Throughout

the play the town will be literally surcharged with thrill.

BROUGHT TO YOU BYJ.JAYAKRISHNAN