The correct answer is B) Mudiyettu.
Mudiyettu is a dramatic dance ritual depicting the goddess Darika’s battle with Goddess Kali. It is performed in the northern Malabar region of Kerala, India. The ritual is a part of the annual temple festival of the goddess Kali.
The ritual begins with the invocation of the goddess Kali. The priest then dresses up as the goddess Darika and dances to the accompaniment of drums and music. The dance is a reenactment of the battle between the two goddesses. The priest, in the role of Darika, is eventually killed by the goddess Kali.
The ritual is a powerful and dramatic performance that is believed to bring blessings to the community. It is also a way for the people to express their devotion to the goddess Kali.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- A) Thira is a form of folk dance performed in Kerala. It is not a dramatic dance ritual.
- C) Kalaripayattu is a martial art form from Kerala. It is not a dramatic dance ritual.
- D) Padayani is a form of folk dance performed in Kerala. It is not a dramatic dance ritual.