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  • Duff Muttu Dance

    Duffmuttu is a dance form popular among the Muslims of Malabar. Also known as 'Aravanamuttu', it is performed both as a ritual, and a social entertainment during festivals and nuptical ceremonies.

    The songs are often tributes to martyrs, heroes and saints. Performed at any time of the day, the dance has no fixed time limit.

    Performed By
    Muslim Community.

    Accompanying Instruments
    Duffu.

    Dance Style
    Duffmuttu is a group performance with the artistes beating on a quaint round percussion instrument called the 'Duffu'.

    While the leader of the group sings, the others form the chorus and move in circles.


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