Kalariapayattu

Meenakshiamma lives in Vatakara, Kerala but many folks across the country know her name by now. At 76, she is an exponent and teacher of Kalariapayattu, the ancient Indian martial art form that uses sticks, swords, shields and daggers, and a video featuring Meenakshiammas incredible skills has gone viral.

Meenakshiamma lives in Vatakara, Kerala but many folks across the country know her name by now. At 76, she is an exponent and teacher of Kalariapayattu, the ancient Indian martial art form that uses sticks, swords, shields and daggers, and a video featuring Meenakshiammas incredible skills has gone viral.