The
story of a woman scorned This story takes you
to a region north of Calicut and introduces you to two flamboyant art forms of
North Malabar, namely Thira and Theyyam. Many studies examine these art forms,
including the stories recounted in these dances, and their history is covered
in many works …
Kadaangot Makkam
The
story of a woman scorned This story takes you
to a region north of Calicut and introduces you to two flamboyant art forms of
North Malabar, namely Thira and Theyyam. Many studies examine these art forms,
including the stories recounted in these dances, and their history is covered
in many works …
Part 1 - Haines – The Ingliz Sultan and the formation
of Aden Having focused thus far on the Calicut end of the Red
Sea-Malabar trade route, I thought it would be a good idea to head over to Aden
and see how the port developed into the place I had heard so much about from
old timers in Calicut and f…
The Odi Cult and the Kalladikode Neeli In the previous article, we read
about Yakshis , especially Kalliangattu Neeli and the Panayanar Yakshi, and
their connection to the Kadamattathu Kathanar. While those stories and myths
were linked to Travancore, Malabar was also well known for sorcerers,
witchc…
Muziris, Arikamedu, and Aalgankulam - Windows to Roman
Trade In the previous post, we discussed Indians who ventured
abroad and sometimes settled in Red Sea ports and Egypt for short periods while
engaged in Roman–Indian trade. While we uncovered some shipping routes, ancient
ports, and evidence of …
Azad Hind – Head of Secret Service and Intelligence Most INA-related books focus on Subhash Bose's central role
as the leader and often overlook details about the people, characters, actions,
and stories of bravery at the lower levels of the force he commanded. However,
the Rani Jhansi army, whi…
And the graffiti made by Cikkai Korran, in the Valley
of the Kings It should be no surprise to anyone interested in the Indian
Ocean trade that there was robust intercourse between India and the various
dynasties that ruled Egypt and Rome. As one might guess, it was mainly fostered
by trade, though …
