Meenakshi Raghavan

Meenakshi Raghavan

artist India

Meenakshi Raghavan, affectionately known as Meenakshi Amma, is an 82-year-old martial arts instructor from Kerala, India, who is widely regarded as the oldest woman practicing and teaching Kalaripayattu, India's ancient martial art. She runs a Kalari school founded by her late husband in 1950 and continues to train approximately 50 students daily, embodying the spirit of discipline and strength that the art form instills. Despite her advanced age, she shows no signs of retiring and remains a local celebrity, inspiring countless students and women in her community.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,543
Power
976$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
Totals 1 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Meenakshi Raghavan is possibly the oldest woman in the world to practise and teach Kalaripayattu. 9

BBC: India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82