It is a way of life and was once an integral part of Malabar/Kerala Culture. Very few who mastered this art are "Wastes". Unfortunately, this is not encouraged and this art is in the hands of a handful few and out of them Meenakshi Gurukkal dedicated here entire life to keep this dying art alive. In fact, this must be made a part of the curriculum in each and every government schools (starting from Primary) at least in Kerala and that will help in guiding the energies of our youth in the right direction (at least there will be less of drug addicts and alcoholics - not referring to moderate consumers). Kerala will have a generation of youths with healthy mind and body.