Udukkaipaatu

இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: உடுக்கைப் பாட்டு ‎

Udukkaipaatu is an art that is sung with playing a musical instrument called Udukkai. This art is different from the udukkadi performed to ward off the demon which is known as the Kodangi. Udukkaipaatu is an art event that is staged by singing story while playing udukkai in the backdrop.

Performing Method

This art is nowadays performed outside the temple on the basis of community for entertainment.

In this performance, one person plays the udukkai. A woman or a man dressed like a woman sings the story and dances. For the accompaniment, there will be two or three more people. Stories like Annamar Samy, Kathavarayan, Madurai Veeran, Nallathangal and Kovalan are performed in Udukkaipaatu. Mostly Annamar Samy story is performed in Udukkaipaatu.

This art is performed for the worship as well as for the traditional vows. There is a belief that it will rain if Udukkaipaatu is performed or if you listen to it. While there is no limit for Udukkaipaatu's duration, this is usually performed for three hours for a day. The play duration depends on length of the story.

Performing Groups

This Udukkaipaatu art is largely performed by Vannar and Navithar community artists.

Play Locations

Udukkaipaatu is performed in Coimbatore, Erode, Udumalaipettai, Palani and Trichy.

Reference

• Thamilaga Nattar Nigalthu Kalaigal - A.K. Perumal

Video Materials

• Pambai Udukkai Pattu

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