[PAR] [TLE] Karakattam [SEP] Karakattam (Tamil: கரகாட்டம் or ""karakam" (கரகம் 'water pot') dance") is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman.  The performers balance a pot on their head .  Traditionally, this dance is categorized into two types- "Aatta Karakam" is danced with decorated pots on the head and symbolizes joy and happiness.  It is mainly performed to entertain the audience.  The "Sakthi Karakam" is performed only in temples as a spiritual offering. [PAR] [TLE] Isha Gramotsavam [SEP] Isha Gramotsavam is a cultural festival held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.  The festival features several aspects of traditional Tamil culture, and is conducted every year by the Indian non-profit Isha Foundation.  In past years, venues have featured rural food festivals with traditional food items, rural cultural shows featuring Tamil folk dances such as Karakattam, Oyilattam and Thapattam, and handicrafts from various regions of Tamil Nadu.  Additionally, the festivals also feature games and sports.  The multi-sport event is sometimes promoted under the title of the "Rural Olympics."
[PAR] [TLE] Karakattam [ SEP ] Karakattam ( Tamil : கரகாட்டம் or " " karakam " ( கரகம் ' water pot ' ) dance " ) is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman . The performers balance a pot on their head . Traditionally , this dance is categorized into two types- " Aatta Karakam " is danced with decorated pots on the head and symbolizes joy and happiness . It is mainly performed to entertain the audience . The " Sakthi Karakam " is performed only in temples as a spiritual offering . [PAR] [TLE] Isha Gramotsavam [ SEP ] Isha Gramotsavam is a cultural festival held in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu . The festival features several aspects of traditional Tamil culture , and is conducted every year by the Indian non - profit Isha Foundation . In past years , venues have featured rural food festivals with traditional food items , rural cultural shows featuring Tamil folk dances such as Karakattam , Oyilattam and Thapattam , and handicrafts from various regions of Tamil Nadu . Additionally , the festivals also feature games and sports . The multi - sport event is sometimes promoted under the title of the " Rural Olympics . "
What is the name of the rain goddess praised in a Tamil folk dance during Isha Gramotsavam?
What is the name of the rain goddess praised in a Tamil folk dance during Isha Gramotsavam ?
Mariamman
Mariamman