The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of Devam or God. People of North Kerala consider Theyyam itself as a God and they seek blessings from this Theyyam.The performers of Theyyam belong to the indigenous tribal community, and have an important position in Theyyam.The dance or invocation is generally performed in front of the village Shrine or Kavukkal. It is also performed in the houses as ancestor-worship with elaborate rites and rituals.
Shot at "Kochi Adivasi Mela"
January 17, 2011
Theyyam
About Me
- Sanand Karunakaran
- Tripunithura, Kerala, India
- Student Bishop Jerome School of Architecture Kollam, Kerala. Bhavans Adarsha Vidyalaya