Ninabali
Sign in to saveNinabali is a ritualistic performing art form popular in Kannur, Kozhikode districts of northern Kerala, India. It is a folk art performed by the Malaya community. This art form, which is performed in homes as part of Hinuist exorcism ceremonies, depicts the battle between Bhadrakali and the asura Darika.
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Ninabali is a ritualistic performing art form popular in Kannur, Kozhikode districts of northern Kerala, India. It is a folk art performed by the Malaya community. This art form, which is performed in homes as part of Hinuist exorcism ceremonies, depicts the battle between Bhadrakali and the asura Darika.
== Overview == This folk art form is mainly popular in Kannur district and Kozhikode districts in North Kerala. This art form, which is performed in homes as part of Hinuist exorcism ceremonies, depicts the battle between Hindu goddess Bhadrakali and the asura Darika. It is a folk art performed by the Malaya community in Kerala. People used to sponsor this ritual dance for exorcism and promote fertility. It is also performed by Panar community in Kerala. The ceremony of slaughtering a chicken and sprinkling its blood is also performed as part of this.