Along with her own practice, Meenakshi supported her husband in running the school after their marriage. To master it, students must toil for many years. Kalaripayattu is a martial art which originated in Kerala during the 13th century. “I dedicate all of this to my mentor and husband VV Raghavan, who took me into the world of kalaripayattu.” The Oldest Woman still practicing martial art Padma Shri Meenakshi Amma. “It is an honour to be known as a Kalaripayattu expert and exponent in wielding the urumi,” she said, referring to the flexible sword used in the martial art. On Wednesday, a day before Republic Day, the Indian government decided to award her with a Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award. When Meenakshi turned 17, Raghavan proposed to marry her.Īt 76, Meenakshi found that she was still surrounded by besotted fans. Despite his reputation as a tough task master, he was impressed by her nimble footwork, rhythmic movements, agility and dedication. The comparison is frequent, since Meenakshi Amma’s tryst with Kalaripayattu began early: she enrolled at the kalari school, Kadathanadan Kalari Sangham, at the age of five.Įven then, VV Raghavan (or Raghavan master as he was called), the founder and teacher at the school, sensed the innate talent of his young student. Meenakshi Amma’s face lights up when someone calls her Unniyarcha, the brave warrior heroine from the famous ballads of North Kerala, Vadakkan Pattukal.
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