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Theyyam season starts from the tenth day of the Malayalam month of Thulam (usually falls during October, and known as paththaam-udayam) and lasts up to seven months till the middle of Edavam month (typically late May and June).
Bappiriyan Theyyam (also spelled as Bappirian) is a theyyam performed in North Malabar region in Kerala, India. It is a type of Mappila Theyyam . The myth of Bappiriyan who is believed to be a Muslim and Arya Poonkani, a Hindu goddess is an example of Hindu-Islamic religious harmony in Kerala.
Kathivanur Veeran theyyam is characterized by its dynamic movement and flexibility. [5] This Theyyam is usually performed at night or in very early morning. [ 5 ] The specially prepared cell where Kathivanoor Veeran theyyam performs is made of banana and multi-colored dyes and sticks with fire and is known as Chemmarathi thara . [ 5 ]
Poomaruthan Theyyam is a Hindu god popular in the North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This theyyam is performed in the shrines of the regional Hindu goddess Poomala bhagavathy . Poomala and Poomaruthan are worshiped mainly by the Thiyya community.
The Theyyam [1] in question is a divine representation of Palanthai Kannan, a follower of Lord Vishnu and member of the thiyya caste, performed by individuals belonging to the Malaya clan. The story of Palanthai Kannan goes back to his childhood in Neeleswaram, where he tended to cattle and ate mangoes from a tree owned by Kuruvat Nair, a ...
Kuttichathan Theyyam also known as Sasthappan Theyyam [1] is a theyyam that is performed in northern parts of Kerala state in India. As the deity in Kuttichathan theyyam is associated with the Brahmin family from Kalakattu illam in Payyanur in Kannur district , this theyyam is also known as Kalakattu Kuttichathan .
There are 108 Muchilot temples spread across Northern Kerala [3] resembling the 108 Shiva Temples mentioned in the Shivalaya Stothram .Muchilot Bhagavati , who is adorned with all beauty, is like a goddess of beauty and is widely considered as the most elaborate and gorgeous theyyam. [4]
Daivathaar Theyyam as a channel/medium of Lord Rama Daivathaar Theyyam Or Lord Rama Theyyam depicting bali and sugriva fighting during festival. The annual festival is a wonderful visualisation of devotional unity of a place where people still follow very old and sacred customs throughout the season.