Hanuman Aattam
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Hanuman Aattam received its name because the dancers perform the dance after adorning the guise of Hanuman of the epic Ramayanam. This is also called "Kurangaattam" and "Manthiyaattam". This dance, which is normally performed as part of "Karagaattam" is also performed in processions of other festivals. This dance, widely performed across Tamil Nadu, is done in those areas where there are higher population of Vaishnavas.
Performance mode
Hanuman Aattam is performed widely in tune to satirical drumbeats. In some areas, the dance is performed in tune to a musical instrument Pambai. While they dance, the artists wear monkey mask, cover their nape with green painted wig, fix a long tail in their back and anklets for their feet. As this is performed in village festivals, the dancer wearing the monkey disguise tries to humor the crowd by making monkey pranks. Squinting their eyes towards the public, baring their teeth, jumping from one side to another are some of the pranks he performs.
