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.[1]
It is considered beneficial for effortless work, enthusiasm and cheerfulness.[2] 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.[3]
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- ↑ Thulaseedharan, K. (1977). Conflict and Culture: Sociological Essays. College Book House.
- ↑ Raja, Rajaraja Vara (1965). Kēraḷīyasaṃskr̥ta sāhityacaritraṃ (in മലയാളം).
- ↑ "കാൽ നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന് ശേഷം ഇവിടെ ഞാറ്റുപാട്ട് കേട്ടു; കൊല്ലം നഗരത്തിലെ നാട്ടുപച്ചയായി കൊല്ലം മയ്യനാട്ടെ കാരിക്കുഴി ഏല". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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