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Pulikali from Thrissur in 2024 Pulikali , also known as Kaduvakali is a common sight during the Onam season. This dance showcases performers painted like tigers in bright yellow, red and black, who dance to the beats of instruments like Chenda and Thakil.
Theyyam is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of ... In Kasaragod and Kannur districts, this ritual art is mainly performed in the ...
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.
Kunnathur Padi, the Aroodam of Sri Muthappan is located in Payyavoor Village of Taliparamba Taluk in Kannur District. Kunnathurpadi festival which starts in Malayalam month of Dhanu and ends in Makaram is conducted in a natural setting because Sree Muthappan said that "Fallen leaves, a spring, a large mountain, a round stone, forest and palm ...
The Devakoothu is the only Theyyam ritual performed by women. It is performed only on the Thekkumbad Kulom temple. [52] There are 456 types of Theyyam, including Vettakkorumakan, Vishnumoorthy Theyyam, Muchilot Bhagavathi and Sree Muthappan. [53] A Theyyam museum is planned to be built at Chanthappura in Kalliasseri of Kannur district in 2019. [54]
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 .
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 ]