A Kalamezhuthu artiste has made an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records by drawing a 1,800 sq ft Kalam here.
Manikandan Kallattu of Kattakambal drew the Kalam in 14.15 hours. The Kalamezhuthu started at 9.40 a.m. on Monday.
The recordings of the attempt will be sent for the consideration of the Guinness World Records authorities, the artiste said.
The Kalam was drawn in the Bharat Murali auditorium of the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi.
Manikandan drew the figure of Bhadrakali with 64 hands.
It has 45 ft length and 40 ft width. Kalamezhuthu is a ritualistic art form of Kerala. Rice powder, turmeric powder and colours made of some natural seeds and leaves are used to draw the Kalam.
Rituals held
All rituals connected with Kalamezhuthu such as Kalamezhuthu Pattu, puja and procession were held, Manikandan said.
