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Mappila Theyyam performances mark the beginning of the Theyyam season in North Malabar's sacred groves.
Theyyam season in North Malabar keeps Babu Anjoottan busy preparing for performances.
Theyyam season is commencing in Northern Kerala, marked by the auspicious Pathamudayam day and the appearance of Chamundi.
The Bhairava Theyyam sculpture, made from jackfruit tree wood, took over two months to complete. Standing at 25 inches and weighing around eight kilograms, the work was entirely crafted and painted by Sundaresan himself.
The district is believed to have borrowed its name from a village called Kanathoor, the place of Lord Krishna.
Theyyam, a vibrant ritual art form, was recently performed at Nidiyenga Melalikkavu, marking the start of the Theyyam season in North Malabar.
Adimasa Theyyams gathered at the courtyard of Madiyan Kulom Temple, the headquarters of Allada Swaroopam, on Saturday morning, marking the transition from Karkkidakam to Chingam.
Many on social media have been trying to identify where to check out these vibrant folk forms for real.
The artist was performing Kaithachamundi Theyyam, a unique theyyam performed in many temples in North Kerala especially Kannur.
Devakkoothu is the only theyyam — meaning god — performed by women, even as men traditionally wore the mudi (crown) to present even female deities.
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