Theyyam Ritual Art Form

Recently, in an outreach initiative, the Kerala Tourism department hosted a cultural event in Chandigarh in which the performers on stage showcased the state’s unique traditional Theyyam ritual art.

About Theyyam Ritual Art

  • Theyyam is a ritualistic dance performed in northern Kerala and parts of Karnataka, often by people who are momentarily treated as God-like entities during the act.
  • It is also known as Kaḷiyaṭṭam or Tiṟa.
  • It consists of traditions, rituals and customs associated with temples and sacred groves of Malabar.
  • Theyyam is carried out from Kaavu during the festivals.
  • The person who performs this theyyam is called as Kolam which means ....
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