Code of Conduct

Before beginning Kalaripayattu training, apply Kalari Mukkoot oil (an ayurvedic medicine-based oil containing three types of oil) all over your body.

During practicing, you must always wear Kacha, a long cotton fabric wrapped around the waist, particularly in Kalarippayattu. Kacha length should be one span (chaan) wide and 21 cubits long. Men and boys should wear lankoti (a kind of undercloth covering the genitals, fixed by bands strung around the waist).

While entering the Kalari, the student is required to bow to the earth, Poothara (Father - Shiva), Kalithara (Mother - Kali), and Guruthara (Guru) before beginning the practise.