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Ankam means war in Malayalam language.
[edit] Types of Ankams
- A duel, to the death, fought between two Ankachekavars. A few centuries back in Kerala, south India, quarrels between local rulers were resolved by fixing an Ankam, the duel, between two Ankachekavars, each ruler being represented by one Ankachekavar. The ruler represented by the surviving Ankachekavar was considered the winner.
[edit] See also
Topics related to Kalarippayattu
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| History |
Origin, Revival, Indian influence on Chinese martial arts |
| Styles |
Northern style, Central style, Southern style |
| Techniques |
Adavu, Chuvadu, Vadivu |
| Weapons |
Weapons of Kalarippayattu |
| Kalarippayattu and performing arts |
Arts of Kerala, Indian martial arts, Dravidian martial arts, Kathakali, Kolkali, Velakali |
| Films |
Films on Kalarippayattu |
| Other topics |
Marmam, Gurukkal, Guruttara, Kalari, Mamankam festival, Ankathattu, Ankam, AnkaKalari, Ankachekavar, Yoga, Ayurveda, Kerala |
