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Theyyam is typically performed by people from castes and tribes like Pulayar, Vannan, Malayan, Anhoottan, Munnoottan, Mavilan, Koppalan, Velan, Chingathan, Kalanaadi, Paravan, Nalikeyavar, etc. Of these, Kalanaadi people perform only in Wayanad district, while Parava, Pambada, Paanaara and Nalikeyavar perform in places north of Kerala ...
The Mangalam Kali is a traditional dance performed by the tribe, [2] as is the Theyyam. [3]Mangalamkali is a dance custom followed by the Mavilans. This work of art is firmly identified with the way of life of the ancestral networks who have joined Dravidian culture into their life.
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 .
Theray (Theyyam) The word Kodakar was the Malayalam word for a Kodava, and it comes from the word "Kodag-kara". The ancient Kodavas of Kodagu had land trade with Northern Malabar, especially with Thalassery (Tellicherry) port on the coast, and would also go on regular pilgrimage to the temples of the region. Devotees from Kodagu were, and still ...
Gulikan Theyyam Vellattam Guliga Daiva or Gulikan is believed to be a Goblin , whose duty is to protect Scheduled Cast and Tribes from problems, mainly from Environment Issues . Due to the presence of the God Guliga in Benkanakavu, The adjacent Koroth Nair Tharavadu , Kazhakakkar, and Kolakkar organize the Theyyam festival in Benanakavu once ...
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 ]
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 ...
The dancer throws rice on the audience and distributes turmeric powder as symbols of blessing. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of ancestors, is a socio-religious ceremony. There are over 400 Theyyams performed.