Describe the features of 'Maargam Kali'.
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The attire of the artists in Margam Kali is the 'Chattem Mundum' – Chatta is the shirt type blouse, Mundu is the dhoti. A lamp is kept in the centre signifying Jesus Christ and the artist who are supposed to be the believers, dance around the lamp. There were 2 parts in Margam Kali.
>Margam kali is the most popular Christian art form in KERALA.
>It is presented in groups mainly by women
>This is mostly presented in Christian wedding ceremonies or for feasts at churches.
>The group consists of 12 members.
>12 persons remind of the 12 Apostles.
>The members together stand around a lamp kept in the centre which represents Jesus Christ.
>Christian women wear their traditional attire consisting of Chatta,Mundu, Kavini et cetera.
>Margam kali pattu or the song is written in about 4000 lines.
>The theme of the song is based on the miracles performed at Thomas at Malankara!
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