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Theyyam

  • ‘Theyyam', is a method of worship performed in the form of dance. It is also performed during the 'Kaliyattam festival'.
  • It is a popular tradition of thousands of years old based on dance prayer performed in temples of South India, especially Kerala and Karnataka.
  • Theyyam is usually performed by men during the Kaliyattam festival. It has different types depending on different places. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali.
  • Theyyam incorporates aspects of tribal and primitive religion through the worship of deities, warriors, tribal gods and Muslim characters based on ancient fables.
  • During the performance artists do a lot of adornment and wear royal clothes and jewellery.
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