Ayyappan Vilakku is a ritualistic observance, conducted in Ayyappa temples and house permises. On this occasion, miniature temples are constructed out of tender coconut frond and banana leaf-stalks. Songs are sung on the legendary fight between Lord Ayyappa and Vavar.
In tune with the various rhymes and rhythms of this devotional song, two dancers in the costume and make up of Ayyappan and Vavar, perform fight, striking with swords and defending with coconut fronds. Vigorous footwork characterise their movements. In the last stage, a huge fire called 'azhi' is lit and the dancers step on the burning embers, still continuing to dance.
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