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…
The Odiyans of Malabar
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…
Panchavankadu Neeli a.k.a Kalliankattu Neeli Two days ago, we watched the exciting Malayalam film Lokah –
Chapter 1, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, and it was a fantastic experience.
Kalyani brought the character to life vividly on screen as Chandra, an
incarnation of the Venad Yakshi - Kalliyankat…
The middle aged Namboothiri (A class of Brahmins in Kerala) was on his way across the fields that warm & sultry summer evening, going from his mana to the neighboring one, only that the other one was some distance away. He was indeed walking the distance and alone. Dusk had approached and he wa…
