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Theyyam

Theyyam is the most outstanding of the folk arts of Kerala, especially in the northern regions. Also called Thirayattam, (because every thira or village performed this ritualistic art at the village temple).This primitive ritualistic art demands long hours of preparation.

The Theyyam or Kolam, represents a mythological, divine or heroic character. There are over 350 Theyyams in northern Kerala. The hood, headdress, face painting, breast plate, bracelets,garlands and fabric of attire of each of these kolams are distinct and meticulously crafted according to the character presented.

The instruments used are chenda and veekuchenda (drums), elathalam and kuzhal (horn).This art form is mostly performed in Bhagavathy temples. Performances are carried out between October and May. Thira is the major subdivision of Theyyam.The Theyyams are the representations of folk and tribal deities worshipped in various forms.Any object inspiring reverence, awe and fear was made into Teyyam by the folk and tribal communities and worshipped with appropriate rituals which included dance, drama, music and poetry.

The Theyyam is danced to propitiate the Goddess for the well-being of the community.Apart from the costume, the performer wears a profusion of ornaments and, in most cases, a distinctive crown . The Theyyam stories are sung and danced, dramatised and enacted in various colourful festivals associated with various village shrines.

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