INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS)
CENTER FOR KALARIPAYATTU
& SIDDHAR TRADITION
IKS CENTER FOR KALARIPAYATTU & SIDDHAR TRADITION
RESEARCH & PROJECTS
Kalari as a Civilizational Martial Knowledge System
Documentation of Kalari’s influence on rituals and performing arts. Understanding Kalari as an embodied, practice-based tradition. Tracing historical continuity and cultural integration
Weapons of Bharath – A Civilizational Science
(24-Month Project) Research on ancient and lesser-known Indian weapons. Study of scientific principles, biomechanics, and design philosophy. Exploration of martial, ritual, and cultural significance
Martial Foundation of Performing Arts
Establishing Kalari as the foundation of Indian performing arts. Linking Kalari techniques to Kathakali, Theyyam, and Velakali. Decoding choreography through martial movement science
Siddhar Knowledge System
The IKS Centre undertakes the consolidation and research of Siddhar traditions, especially the knowledge transmitted by the 18 Siddhars of South India.
Areas of focus include:
- Kalari healing and marma science
- Yogic and meditative disciplines
- Herbal medicine and longevity sciences
- Consciousness and spiritual knowledge
IKS CENTER FOR KALARIPAYATTU & SIDDHAR TRADITION
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