Karakattamとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Karagam or Karagattam or karakattam (Tamil:கரகம்/கரகாட்டம் ) an ancient fold dance of Tamil country. Karagam is the name of the pot on their head, with the dance it is called Karagattam (Attam means dance in Tamil). The villagers perform this dance in praise of the rain goddess "Mari Amman". In this dance, the performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. Traditionally, this dance is performed in two types - Aatta Karagam is danced with decorated pots on the head and symbolizes joy and happiness, while the Sakthi Karagam is performed only in temples and is mainly danced for entertainment.