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The people of the region consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam. In Kerala, Theyyam is performed predominantly in the North Malabar region (consisting of present-day Kasargod , Kannur , Mahe Districts, Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad and Vadakara and Koyilandy Taluks of Kozhikode ).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dharmadom or Dharmadam is a census village in Thalassery taluk of Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. [1] This town is located in between Anjarakandi River and Ummanchira River, and Palayad town and Arabian Sea .
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.