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Kondal Malayalam Movie Review: As a Malayali movie goer, I didn't enjoy Angamaly Diaries. Still, through this film, Antony Varghese made a definite impression as an actor to watch out for. While he isn't your typical hero, there is a raw energy and authenticity to how he portrays a protagonist that makes him a powerful artist. However, the raw energy fails to hit the right mark as he needs more 'direction' in terms of channelising it. Kondal Movie Review: How Women Protagonists are Shown The depiction of women protagonists in the fisherfolk community remains a huge disappointment. In Chemmeen, Malayalis loved Sheela's brilliant portrayal of a fisherwoman's moral and ethical dilemmas. The characterisation was deeply layered and complex, brought to life by a highly talented artist, Sheela. Such depth is absent in this film's female protagonists. Kondal Movie Story Throughout Kondal movie, Antony Varghese's raw energy and rage stand out as the striking sh...

Trying to understand, "What is the Vidyarambham Ceremony?" especially if you are not familiar with the traditions that are followed in Kerala. This is a unique tradition that is now followed by people of other faiths as well. Wondering how is Vidyaramabham done? In Kerala, most traditional Hindu households observe the Vidyarambham ritual to mark a child's entry into formal education. The term 'Vidyarambham' means 'beginning the pursuit for knowledge (vidya'). In some parts of Kerala, Vidyarambham ritual is also known as Aksharabhyasam, which means 'practice of Akshara (written word). Typically, family elders are the ones who take up this ritual for the younger children in the family. Read more about the literal translation of Vidyarambham here. Can we do Vidyarambham at home? Yes, many families observe the Vidyarambham ceremony at home. What to write during Vidyarambham? Traditionally, 'Om Harishree Ganapataye Namah' is written during Vidyar...