Predating Hinduisim, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences. I could hear the staccato drumming rising to a crescendo through the ...

Predating Hinduisim, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences. Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods - BBC Travel Homepage ...

Spirit of Theyyam. Theyyam, an ancient ritualistic performance art, is unique to north Kerala. A dramatic and intense visual spectacle, it fuses dance, theatre, and worship into a mesmerising display.

When Theyyam breaks bounds of sacred grove On a revival mode, Theyyam is gaining popularity, especially among foreign tourists, regardless of traditionalists alleging attempts to ‘commercialise ...

Like every Theyyam story, this too has roots running deep into the land’s psyche. It tells of Kelan, who lost his life in a raging fire that consumed the surrounding forest.

Kerala News:Theyyam fires her imagination, gives it colour. Theyyam fires her imagination, gives it colour. May 27, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account. eBooks Subscribe GIFT FRONT PAGE. Search.

Bappurian Theyyam is a blend of Hindu Muslim faith and traditions which embodies the harmonious co-existence of these communities. The temple is open to all, religion, caste and no bar.

Theyyam other wise known as Kaliyattam or Thirayattam, is one of the most outstanding folk arts of Kerala.Just as the name Kaliyattam indicates, it is a sacred ritual dance performed to glorify the ...