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	[[File:~~Dafmut IMG 1345~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~Daff~~ Artists]]		[[File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 01.jpg\|alt=Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala\|thumb\|Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala]]
	'''Duffmuttu''' (also: '''Dubhmuttu''') is an art form prevalent in the [[Malabar region]] of the states of [[Kerala]] and [[Karnataka]] in [[south India]]. It derives its name from the [[daf\|duff]], a [[percussion instrument]] made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of [[Arabic]] origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Duffmuttu\|url=http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>		'''Duffmuttu''' (also: '''Dubhmuttu''') is an art form prevalent in the [[Malabar region]] of the states of [[Kerala]] and [[Karnataka]] in [[south India]]. It derives its name from the [[daf\|duff]], a [[percussion instrument]] made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of [[Arabic]] origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Duffmuttu\|url=http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html\|access-date=20 December 2012\|archive-date=6 March 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306042303/http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with [[mosque]]s) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of ~~six~~ members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/bekal/duff-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>		Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with [[mosque]]s) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of ten members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/bekal/duff-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
	[[File:~~Dafmut IMG 1332~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~Daff muttu performance~~]]		[[File:Duffmuttu perfomance by IUHSS Parappur.jpg\|alt=Duffmuttu Performance\|thumb\|Duffmuttu Performance]]
	Duffmuttu songs are a tribute to [[Islam]]ic heroes and martyrs. The lead player also leads the troupe in song while the others provide the chorus. The dancers drum the duff with their fingers or palms and while moving rhythmically often toss them over their heads. A closely related art form is the Aravana Muttu or Arabana Muttu that uses a drum called arabana that is similar to the duff.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu and Arabana Muttu - popular Muslim artsforms of Kerala\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415161452/http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php\|archive-date=15 April 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		Duffmuttu songs are a tribute to [[Islam]]ic heroes and martyrs. The lead player also leads the troupe in song while the others provide the chorus. The dancers drum the duff with their fingers or palms and while moving rhythmically often toss them over their heads. A closely related art form is the Aravana Muttu or Arabana Muttu that uses a drum called arabana that is similar to the duff.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu and Arabana Muttu - popular Muslim artsforms of Kerala\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415161452/http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php\|archive-date=15 April 2012\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	==Gallery ==		==Gallery ==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~Dafmut artist IMG 1319~~.jpg\|Young ~~duff artist~~		File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 01.jpg\|Young Duffmuttu Artists
	~~Dafmut IMG 1330~~.jpg\|Duffmuttu ~~performance~~		File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 06.jpg\|Duffmuttu Artists
	~~Dafmut IMG 1326~~.jpg\|Duffmuttu ~~performance~~		File:Duffmuttu20180219110544 25 1.jpg\|Duffmuttu
	~~Dafmut IMG 1332~~.jpg\|Duffmuttu ~~performance~~		File:Duffmuttu IUHSS Parappur 04.jpg\|Young Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala School Kalolsavam
	Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg\|~~Young duff artists~~		File:Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg\|Traditional Duffmuttu
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==See also==		==See also==
			* [[Aravana muttu]]
			* [[Kuthu Ratheeb]]
			* [[Malabar Muslims\|Mappila]]
	* [[Oppana]]		* [[Oppana]]
	* [[Kuthu Ratheeb]]
	* [[Mappila]]
	* [[Kerala Folklore Akademi]]
	* [[Aravana]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Kerala music]]		[[Category:Kerala music]]
	[[Category:~~Mappilas~~]]		[[Category:Malabar Muslims]]
	{{Dance in India}}		{{Dance in India}}

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	[[File:Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg\|thumb\|Daff Artists]]		[[File:Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg\|thumb\|Daff Artists]]
	'''Duffmuttu''' (also: '''Dubhmuttu''') is an art form prevalent in the [[Malabar region]] of the ~~state~~ of [[Kerala]] in [[south India]]. It derives its name from the [[daf\|duff]], a [[percussion instrument]] made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of [[Arabic]] origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Duffmuttu\|url=http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>		'''Duffmuttu''' (also: '''Dubhmuttu''') is an art form prevalent in the [[Malabar region]] of the states of [[Kerala]] and [[Karnataka]] in [[south India]]. It derives its name from the [[daf\|duff]], a [[percussion instrument]] made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of [[Arabic]] origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=About Duffmuttu\|url=http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>

	Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with [[mosque]]s) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of six members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/bekal/duff-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>		Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with [[mosque]]s) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of six members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Duff Muttu\|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/bekal/duff-muttu.php\|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
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[[File:Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg|thumb|Daff Artists]]
'''Duffmuttu''' (also: '''Dubhmuttu''') is an art form prevalent in the [[Malabar region]] of the state of [[Kerala]] in [[south India]]. It derives its name from the [[daf|duff]], a [[percussion instrument]] made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of [[Arabic]] origin and is also called a ''thappitta''.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Duffmuttu|url=http://kannurtourism.in/duffmuttu-kerala.html|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>

Duffmuttu is performed as social entertainment and to commemorate festivals, ''uroos'' (festivals connected with [[mosque]]s) and weddings. Duffmuttu can be performed at any time of the day. A ''duffmuttu'' performance usually consists of six members who stand or sit facing each other singing songs and swaying their bodies to the tempo of the song which is set by the rhythmic beats of the ''duff''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duff Muttu|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/bekal/duff-muttu.php|access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>
[[File:Dafmut IMG 1332.jpg|thumb|Daff muttu performance]]
Duffmuttu songs are a tribute to [[Islam]]ic heroes and martyrs. The lead player also leads the troupe in song while the others provide the chorus. The dancers drum the duff with their fingers or palms and while moving rhythmically often toss them over their heads. A closely related art form is the Aravana Muttu or Arabana Muttu that uses a drum called arabana that is similar to the duff.<ref>{{cite web|title=Duff Muttu and Arabana Muttu - popular Muslim artsforms of Kerala|url=http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php|access-date=20 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415161452/http://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/220/duffmuttu-arabana-muttu.php|archive-date=15 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Gallery ==
<gallery>
Dafmut artist IMG 1319.jpg|Young duff artist
Dafmut IMG 1330.jpg|Duffmuttu performance
Dafmut IMG 1326.jpg|Duffmuttu performance
Dafmut IMG 1332.jpg|Duffmuttu performance
Dafmut IMG 1345.jpg|Young duff artists
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Oppana]]
* [[Kuthu Ratheeb]]
* [[Mappila]]
* [[Kerala Folklore Akademi]]
* [[Aravana]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Culture of Kerala}}
{{Islam in Kerala}}
{{Malabar}}

[[Category:Dances of Kerala]]
[[Category:Kerala music]]
[[Category:Mappilas]]
{{Dance in India}}

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{{India-dance-stub}}
{{India-music-stub}}

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