V Balambal, a retired history professor and author of 'Folk Games of Tamil Nadu' has briefly made a mention in her book about the lesser-known versions of the game being played in Punjab ...

He also worked as a reader in Tamil department of Arignar Anna College in Aralvaimozhi. Perumal took his first step towards folklore with his PhD in Villupattu from Madurai Kamaraj University ...

Tamil folklore is replete with several such incidents. Ironically, many victims have became folk heroes with stories of their love and loss recalled in Kaniyan Koothu and Villupattu performances ...

“For those who enjoy music and dance, expect stirring performances of classical and folk arts. “And for the playful at heart –young or old – there’ll be traditional games and activities ...