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Onam season is often associated with creativity as weavers and potters go for excess production to cater to increased demands for their products during the season, especially in the North Kerala regions of Kannur and Kasargod. Handloom fairs are an integral part of the spirit of Onam festivities these days.
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.
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.
Theyyam is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka.Theyyam is also known as Kaliyattam Or Thira Theyyam consists of traditions, rituals and customs associated with temples and sacred groves of Malabar. [1]
Neeliyar Kottam is a sacred grove in Kannur district, Kerala, India, situated at Mangattuparamba near Dharmasala. At present, this 20.18 Acre [ 1 ] sacred grove is controlled by members of Cheriya Veedu family belonging to the Kulala community.
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.
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. [2] Being in Swatika Bhava, Muchilot Bhagavathi has only very gentle movements. Anna Dhanam (serving food) is very important in Muchilot Bhagavathi temples during the Kaliyattam Festival. [3]
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.