With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is

With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

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It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
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UPSC IAS – 2014
Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art form that originated in Kerala, South India. It is considered one of the oldest surviving martial arts in the world and is still practiced in some parts of South India.
– Kalaripayattu involves a range of movements, strikes, weapons training, and traditional healing methods.
– It is deeply rooted in the cultural and traditional practices of Kerala.
– It is considered a living tradition passed down through generations.
Kalaripayattu techniques are believed to have influenced other martial arts forms and traditional dance forms like Kathakali. It includes unarmed combat as well as combat with various weapons like swords, shields, staves, etc.
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