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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 ]
The Theyyam of Vishnumoorthi is a customary practice at numerous temples, Kavus, and households where Theyyam is a part of the tradition. The deity Vishnumoorthi is situated at the Vaikunteshwara temple in Kottapuram, Neeleswaram. Chimeni Sri Vishnumoorthi [2] Temple is a famous Vishnumoorthi temple in Uttara Kerala called Guruvayoor.
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 ]
Thirra festival at a temple in North Kerala, India Kandakarnan thira. 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.
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.
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]
Devakkoothu is a theyyam performed in the temple Tekumpad Koolom Thayakav near Cherukunnu in Kannur district of Kerala. [1] Even the Theyyams of female deities are generally performed by men, Devakkoothu is the only theyyam performed by a woman.
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 .