Aromal Chekavar
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Aromal Chekavar was a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 16th century in northern Kerala
, India. He was a warrior figure of Vadakkan Pattukal (northern ballads). He is the brother of Unniarcha, another legendary warrior figure of the same ballads. The songs and chronicles have to this day kept the legend alive. He was born in the famous Puthooram Veedu, a chekavar
family of northern Kerala known as Malabar. His brother Unnikannan was also a famous warrior. He was trained in the martial arts of Kalari
. He is praised for his bravery in Vadakkan Pattukal.
According to the folklore, Unniyarcha spurns Chanthu (or Chandu) Chekavar's love for her, which leads to the murder of her brother Aromal Chekavar by Chanthu. Later, Aromalunni, the son of Unniyarcha, takes the revenge against Chanthu.
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India. He was a warrior figure of Vadakkan Pattukal (northern ballads). He is the brother of Unniarcha, another legendary warrior figure of the same ballads. The songs and chronicles have to this day kept the legend alive. He was born in the famous Puthooram Veedu, a chekavar
Chekavar
The Chekavar are a caste with origins in southern India, including Sri Lanka, Kerala and some parts of Tamil Nadu...
family of northern Kerala known as Malabar. His brother Unnikannan was also a famous warrior. He was trained in the martial arts of Kalari
Kalari
The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil and translates as "threshing floor" or "battlefield" in Malayalam. Training for Kalarippayattu, a martial art of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, is traditionally done inside the Kalari....
. He is praised for his bravery in Vadakkan Pattukal.
According to the folklore, Unniyarcha spurns Chanthu (or Chandu) Chekavar's love for her, which leads to the murder of her brother Aromal Chekavar by Chanthu. Later, Aromalunni, the son of Unniyarcha, takes the revenge against Chanthu.
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