A Theyyam artist performs during the annual festival at Ramapuram,Puliroopakaali temple in Kannur RPEES Photography / Shutterstock
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In Pictures Kerala's 8 Centuries Old Theyyam Festival
The temple town of Kannur in Kerala is famous for theyyams--a mix of ancient rituals and performing arts
Theyyam is one of the most stunning of the ceremonial arts forms of Northern Kerala and is a more than eight-century-old art form. Theyyam artists are watchful and dedicated to defending the purity of the art form and safeguarding its ritualistic history. Theyyam performances contain the myths and stories of the numerous gods and heavenly spirits in Kerala mythology. Here is a look at the festival.
