Mysuru: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Southern Regional Centre (SRC), Mysuru, has displayed Chilambu, a ritual male anklet from Kerala, at the Wellington House, Irwin Road here in continuation of its Exhibit of the Month Series. The expo, inaugurated by IGRMS Officer-In-Charge J. Vijay Mohan on Apr.11, will be open from 10 am to 6 pm. . Chilambu, also known as Kalchilambu, will be displayed throughout this Month.
Chilambu is a pair of hollow circular rings of silver with some beads inside. The ritualistic dancers wear them to create a rhythmical sound effect. It is a pair of foot ornament having an oval-shape or a brass anklet known as “Chilambu” usually worn by the tribal dancers in South India, mainly Kerala. They use the anklets for Theyyam Dance performances. It has small beads inside, which make a pleasant sound.
