Mudiyattom, also known as Neelilyattom, is a tribal dance in which only women partake. The women stand on small wooden blocks and the dance begins with slow and simple movements of the body which culminate in graceful movements of the head. The uncombed hair of the participants flow down and swing in rhythmic waves. The instruments used are Karu, maram, para, kakkaro etc.

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