Kottakkal Kanaran Gurukkal (1850–1935) was called the Dronacharya of Kalaripayattu. The majority of modern Northern-style kalaris trace their lineage to him — here's why that matters.
A Kalaripayattu teacher's annotated reading list — which books on Kalari hold up, which to skip, and the one you should read first. Updated 2026.
How to pronounce kalaripayattu — IPA, syllable stress, common mistakes, and regional variations. A teacher's practical guide to saying the word correctly.
How kalaripayattu and yoga share the same spiritual roots but reach them by opposite paths — yoga inward, kalari outward. A grounded look from a teacher.