Njattupattu are the folk songs in Kerala, India which are sung during the time of paddy seedling. It is mainly sung by women to the rhythm of seedling.
It is considered beneficial for effortless work, enthusiasm and cheerfulness. Vigor and wealth are often the main ideas in the songs. These folk songs are a part of Kerala culture and are passed down orally from one tongue to another from generation to generation.
References
- Thulaseedharan, K. (1977). Conflict and Culture: Sociological Essays. College Book House.
- Raja, Rajaraja Vara (1965). Kēraḷīyasaṃskr̥ta sāhityacaritraṃ (in Malayalam).
- "കാൽ നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന് ശേഷം ഇവിടെ ഞാറ്റുപാട്ട് കേട്ടു; കൊല്ലം നഗരത്തിലെ നാട്ടുപച്ചയായി കൊല്ലം മയ്യനാട്ടെ കാരിക്കുഴി ഏല". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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