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On 28 October 2024, a Theyyam ritual performance was held during the Kaliyattam festival at the Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of the Indian state of Kerala. [1] At about half an hour past midnight IST, a fire ignited in a nearby building where firecrackers were stored.
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."
By the morning of 12th Medom the theyyam of Ilankarumankan and Poothadi appears on the courtyard of the temple. The theyyam is of divine war between the two. Then Thampuratty comes out into the courtyard. The Aattam of Thampuratty with her divine sword is a very rare sight which gives her devotees a life’s blessings.
Even the Theyyams of female deities are generally performed by men, Devakkoothu is the only theyyam performed by a woman. [2] [1] The entire performance is based on the narration of the myth related to the goddess who lost in the creepers. Devakkoothu is performed once in two years, on fifth day of Malayalam month of Dhanu (December). [2]
The word 'Veeran' in Malayalam means 'Hero' in English. According to the myths, the Kathivanoor Veeran is apotheosis of Thiyya warrior Mandappan Chekavar. [2] Mandappan's life and his transformation into god are still active in the folklore of Kolathunadu region, and is practiced as theyyam in various temples in present-day Kannur and Kasaragod ...
Uchitta Theyyam sitting on the ember. Being the daughter of Agni, the playful Uchitta Theyyam sits on fire, lies down and plays with embers. [1]Apart from the shrines of Uchitta, Uchitta Bhagavathi Theyyam is also performed as part of the Perumkaliyatta Mahotsavam (major theyyam festival) in many temples in North Malabar.
Sree Muthappan is a Hindu deity worshipped commonly in Kannur district of Kerala state, South India. Muthappan and Thiruvappan, are considered to be a manifestation of Shiva and Vishnu, and hence Muthappan. Kannur Railway Muthappan Temple is situated 1 km away from Thavakkara Bus Terminal Complex. The main pooja and vazhipadu at Railway ...
By Air: Kannur International Airport (Kannur): This is the closest international airport to Madayi Kavu, located about 68 kilometers away. Domestic flights are frequently available, but direct international flights may be limited, mainly connecting to the Middle East and Southeast Asia.