Kerala's Pulluvas and Pampum Tullal: An Ethnography of Ritual Practice

By Deborah L. Neff

A deep dive into Kerala's centuries-old Pu uva ritual reveals the vibrant world of Dalit specialists performing the p?mpum tu al--a dynamic jumping dance honoring serpent deities. Set against rapid social change, the study uncovers complex intersections of class, caste, kinship, and labor in a disappearing cultural landscape.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8119139844
• ISBN13: 9788119139842
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Manohar Books
• Length: 268 Pages