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Theyyam (/t̪eːjjəm/; romanised: teyyam) is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka. Theyyam is also known as Kaḷiyāṭṭaṁ or Tiṟa . Theyyam consists of traditions, rituals and customs associated with temples and sacred groves of Malabar . [ 1 ]
All the materials used for costumes, face art and body art are from natural substances. [8] Theyyam would knock the valyakars (ritual assistants associated with the temple) and even the onlookers with shields while performing. [3] Valyakars would gather around with shouts to get hit from Theyyam and to excite Theyyam. [3]
Thirra or Theyyam thira is a ritual dance performed in "Kaavu"(grove) and temples of the Malabar region in Kerala State, South India. This art form is performed by the artists of malaya (the artist who recognised for performing the art form called as a "perumalayan") community. This art is performed during Utsavam (annual temple
Pottan theyyam enter into fire. Pottan Theyyam is a vivid, lively and colorful ritualistic dance which comes in the traditional art form of theyyam, and is an essential part of the cultural heritage of Kolathunadu, a territory comprising present day Kannur district and parts of Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts of northern Kerala, India.
Vishnumoorthy Theyyam is a Thiyya community temple ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka, India. Theyyam consisted of several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The performance includes complicated rites and rituals.
Theyyam, an ancient ritual performance art of the region in which a man is dressed symbolically as god. In the Kadathanadan area, it is known as kaliyattam. There are around 400 types of Theyyam, which are conducted on a stage and use elaborate costumes and body-painting.
Theyyam is a ritual performance art form [12] that depict the cultural heritage of North Malabar, especially of ancient Kolathunad. Theyyam depicts Shiva bhutaganas, Kali and other deities and cultural heroes. The drama is enacted based on ancient stories and the language used is "Tottam pattu", a primitive form of Malayalam.
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 .