Month: June 2010
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Colors of Theyyam-Folk art of kerala
Theyyam or Theyyattam or Kaliyattam, is a popular Hindu ritual of worship in North Kerala state, predominant in the Kolathunadu area (consisting of present-day Kannur and Kasargod districts). Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of…
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Kalaripayatt-Martial Art form of Kerala-Health Tourism
Medical Tourism in Kerala–Ear Nose Throat Disorders ‘Kalaripayatt’ is the exclusive martial art legacy of Kerala. An old combat martial art originating in Southern India, Kalari is used as a defensive system. It’s believed that Kalaripayyatt may have been the inspiration for the many Asian martial arts we know today. Training in combat is given…
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Laser Surgery to Cure Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Old Age
Age is no barrier for Laser surgery Snoring is defined as noisy breathing caused by the vibration of soft palate and uvula by air turbulence during sleep. Surgical treatments for snoring include several different techniques for removing tissue from the back of the patient’s throat, reshaping the nasal passages or jaw, or preventing the tongue…