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The Arrival

The Cherubharani ritual starts with the arrival of the Malayan Thattaan - the chief role-player of the ritual - and his companion at the North Nada (entrance), accompanied by customary 'vaadyam' (instrumental music) and dressed in a special red 'mundu' and 'pavizhamaala'(coral necklace) given specifically for the ritual by the Kodungallur Thampuran (the erstwhile king/chief of Kodungallur). The Malayan Thattaan's is a traditionally handed-down position, just as is the case with the Thampuran.