Kandappuli

Pulachamundi is a Theyam with fierce look, who belongs to the group of mother gods. Pula Chamundi Theyyam is performed only in very rare places. The origin of the name Chamundi is derived from the meaning of Goddess Kali who killed the evil and powerful Asura brothers named Chandan and Mundan. Shumbha Nishumbhan, who had…

This Theyam is known as Vettaikakaran, Vettakkarumakan and Vettakarumakan. However, the name Vettayakorumakan is more popular. In the Mahabharata, there is a story of Lord Shiva giving Pashupatastra, a devine weapon to Arjuna in Vanaparvam chapter. It is the background of this story that is the basis of the genesis of the legend of Vettaikkorumakan,…

Thottumkara Bhagavathy Theyam is an important Theyam belonging to the category of Mother Gods. Thotumkara Bhagwati is a woman who was killed by the brutality by the ruling class and later reincarnated as a God. Thottumkara Bhagwati, which is very beautiful in appearance, has a very rough movements. This is the legend of Thotumkara Bhagavathy….

Chuliyar Bhagavathy is one of the most important Theyam in Kerala. Belonging to war deities, this goddess is also known as Chuliar Bhagavathy and Shuliar Bhagavathy. Chuliyar Bhagavathy is actually a goddess created by Lord Shiva from his third eyes to kill Karthavirasura who came down to burn the granary of Trikkannadappan. The goddess who…

Pulyoor Kali Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the past, Parvati and Paramashiva took birth as a tiger and lived on earth as a couple. The names of the animal couple were Pulikandan and Pulikaringali. A cave was made under the Tatanar stone in the Tulu forest and…

Pottan Theyyam is one of the most important Theyyam that is performed in North Kerala. Pottan Theyyam is very different from other Theyyams in terms of plot, method of performing and ceremonies. The plot of Pottan Theyyam is the story of a divine named Alankaran who born in Pulaya community , considered as lower untouchable…