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'''Brahmanippattu''' is a type of domestic devotional offering performed usually in connection with marriages.<ref>{{cite book |title=Folklore: The Identity of Culture |first=M.V. Vishnu |last=Nampoothiri |publisher=Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Kerala |year=2012 |page=73 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=The Secret Chamber: A Historical, Anthropological & Philosophical Study of the Kodungallur Temple|first=Induchudan |last=V.T. |publisher=Cochin Devaswom Board|year=1969 |page=260 }}</ref> Women of the [[Nambeesan]] caste (one of the [[Pushpaka Brahmin]] castes) called '''Brahmani'''s or Pushpinis alone are entitled to do it.

In the dance, the women stand round a decorated stool on which some symbolic representation of Bhagavathy is placed. They then sing devotional songs to the rhythm of the beating of bronze plates. These songs were sung mainly for the blessings of Goddess [[Kali]] and [[Durga]]. Gradually the songs ascend in pitch and the women dance in ecstasy.

For instance, the lyrics of a Brahmanippaattu is as follows:-

"Dārikane Nigrahichu, Dārikapuram

Kudiyarutikondālente Bhagavatiyo!"

==See also==
* [[Pushpaka Brahmin]]
* [[Nambeesan]]
* [[Ambalavasi]]

==References==
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{{Indian wedding}}

[[Category:Indian wedding traditions]]

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