Aalavattam is a special decorative circular shield...

Aalavattam is a special decorative circular shield or fan that is held beneath both sides of respectable idols, deities or mythological characters during festivals(poorams) and dances, especially in the state of Kerala and Tamil nadu. The object is peculiar to the state of Kerala and the name was originates from Malayalam. The shield is made of finely shaped peacock feathers aligned in a circular fashion with around a wooden or fiber plaque with traditionally dictated decorative patterns natural mad objects such as sea shells etc. Aalavattam is an essential element to be held atop the elephants during the poorams. One of the famous Thrissur pooram in Kerala, South India where caparisoned elephants are marched in an organized and controlled procession as part of the annual local temple festival. Each elephant will have three or four persons at top, one of whom is dedicated to hold a pair of alavattam in 2 hands. During special phases of the accompanying percussion orchestra (Panchavadyam, Pandi Melam or Panchari), the person shall raise up on the back of elephant and hold the alavattams high to up above his shoulders. A typical use of aalavattam in stage art performance can be seen during special appearance scenes of certain protagonist characters in Kerala traditional art performance Kathakali dance. The peacock alavattam gives a royal look to the place where it is being placed. Our handmade alavttam are offered in the different specification demanded by the customer in accordance to their budjet