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Video documentary on Theyyam Bali Theyyam at Andalurkavu. Theyyam has a long history. "There can be no doubt", say Bridget and Raymond Alchin, "that a very large part of this modern folk religion is extremely ancient and contains traits which originated during the earliest periods of Neolithic, Chalcolithic settlement and expression."
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 .
Sree Kappattu Kazhagam is one of the most important kazhakam (Temple) in Payyanur, Kannur belonging to the Maniyani community. Important theyyams are performed during the Kaliyattam (festival). 39 Theyyam are performed during Kaliyattam. Poorakkali is another traditional artform, every year it will be hosted in the kazakam during the month of May.
The theyyam of goddess is called Valliyamma because she stayed at a forest of creepers (Valli in Malayalam). [4] [5] Another character in the theyyam performance is Narada. Only non-menstruating women have the right to perform the role of Valliyamma in Devakkoothu. [3] After observing Vrata for 41 days, The woman who perform leaves her house to ...
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]
Thottam Pattu (Malayalam: തോറ്റം പാട്ട്) is a ballad sung just before performing the Theyyam ritual. These are played in Theyyam temples before the commencement of Theyyam Art. Thottam Pattu is invocative. This is a mythological belief that by performing this ritual, the performer will be possessed by divine spirits.
The Devakoothu is the only Theyyam ritual performed by women. It is performed only on the Thekkumbad Kulom temple. [52] There are 456 types of Theyyam, including Vettakkorumakan, Vishnumoorthy Theyyam, Muchilot Bhagavathi and Sree Muthappan. [53] A Theyyam museum is planned to be built at Chanthappura in Kalliasseri of Kannur district in 2019. [54]
The songs sung by the Theyyam artists narrate the legends of the region, keeping their memories of the royal families and kingdom alive. Invocations are made to the kingdom deities, seeking their blessings and protection. The Theyyam costumes, with their vibrant colors and elaborate headgear, often reflect the symbolism associated with these ...