Pulichamundi
Pulichamundi is a Theyyam that belongs to the group of Theyyams where humans become gods after […]
Padinjare Chamundi
The origin story of each Chamundi Theyyam is related to the killing of the evil demons […]
Theyyam rituals
Theiyams and Kavus have an inextricable connection with the life and culture of North Kerala. North […]
Kavu
The places where Theyam is performed are generally known as kavu. Although Naga kavu can be […]
Books about Theyyams
Although a very ancient ritual art, not many authentic books have been written about theyas. Word-of-mouth […]
Places to visit in Kasaragod
Kasaragod is the northernmost district of Kerala, located along the Arabian Sea coast in southern India. […]
Padarkulangara bhagavathi
Padar Kulangara Bhagavathy Theyyam is an important Theyam belonging to the group of Mother Gods. Padar […]
Vishnu Moorthi
Vishnu Murthy or Narasimha Murthy is a very famous Theyam in North Kerala. Vishnu Murthi Teyam […]
Panjuruli
Panchuruli is an extremely fierce deity derived from the concepts of Mother God. Even though there […]
Nagakanni
Naga(Snake) worship is very important in Indian worship. Like Mother Gods worship, Theyyam also have a […]
Pulimaruthan
Pulimaruthan Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the past, […]
Marappuli
Marappuli Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the past, […]
Kathivannoor veeran
Kativannur veeran or mandappan is a very prominent theyam with amazing mythology and exquisite performance. There […]
Dhooma Bhagavathi
Dhuma Bhagavathy is an important Theyam among the Mantra Murthys. Dhuma Bhagavatiyam is mainly performed in […]
Kaalappuli
Kalapuli Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the past, […]
Perumpuzhayachan
Perumpuzhayachan God is the main worship idol of the Valluva community in northern Kerala. Perumpuzhayachan belongs […]
Kundora Chamundi
This goddess is also known as Kundora Chamundi, Kundadi Chamundi and Kundur Chamundi. Kundora Chamundi is […]
Thayi Paradevatha
Thayi Paradevatha or the Valiya Thamburatti is the supreme goddess of the mother deities. In North […]
Kannikkoru Makan
Theyam, Kannikkorumakan (Son of virgin), belongs to the group of forrest Gods. Kannikkorumakan Theyam is performed […]
Gulikan
Gulikan is a very important Theyam that is performed all over North Kerala. The origin of […]
Devakkooth
Devakkooth is the only theyam that is performed by women. Devakkooth also known as Valli Theyam. […]
Pulachamundi
Pulachamundi is a Theyam with fierce look, who belongs to the group of mother gods. Pula […]
Vairajathan
Vairajathan Theyyam is the most important among the Theyyas who belong to the category of warriors. […]
Aadi Vedan
Vedan Theyyam is a Theyyam that goes from house to house to elminate pain and disease […]
Maritheyyangal
Maritheyyams are the Theyams who go to houses in the surrounding areas of Madai Kavu(temple) in […]
Pottan Theyyam
Pottan Theyyam is one of the most important Theyyam that is performed in North Kerala. Pottan […]
Velutha Bhootham
Velutha Bhootha is a Theyam that belongs to the group of Bhootha Theyams. There are different […]
Vayanattu Kulavan (Thondachan)
Wayanatu Kulavan is the main idol of worship of the Thiya community in North Kerala. First […]
Puli Maranja Thondachan
Pulimaranja Thondachan or Kari Gurukkal is the main idol of the Pulaya community. Pulimaranja Thondachan Theyam […]
Karinjamundi
Karinchamundi is the most fury looking Theyyam among the Theyyams in northern Kerala. Karinjamundi is mainly […]
Theechamundi
Theechamundi or Ottakolam is a very popular theyam that is performed in North Kerala. Theechamundi Theyam […]
Kakkara Bhagavathy
Kakkara Bhagavathy is a Rudra deity who was born from the three eyes of Lord Parameswara […]
Karinthiri Nair
Karintiri Nair is a Theyyam who belongs to the group of hero who became gods after […]
Uchitta Bhagavathi
Uchitta Bhagavathy is the main Theyam in the category of Mantra Murti. Uchitta Bhagavathy is a […]
Vannathi Bhagavathi
Vannathi Bhagwati belongs to the group of Theyyams who became gods after death. This theyam is […]
kurathi
The Kurathi concept of Deity has been present since ancient times. Kurathi is mentioned in many […]
Kannangattu Bhagavathi
Kannangat Bhagavathy Theyam, who is the chief among the mother deities is the clan deity of […]
Muthappan
In the conceptions of God in North Kerala, Muthappan God has the most important place. There […]
Thottumkara Bhagavathi
Thottumkara Bhagavathy Theyam is an important Theyam belonging to the category of Mother Gods. Thotumkara Bhagwati […]
Puliyur Kali
Pulyoor Kali Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the […]
Karuval Bhagavathi
Karuwal Bhagavathy is the most important Theyam of the Mantra murtis. According to legend, Karuval Bhagavathy […]
Vettaykkorumakan
This Theyam is known as Vettaikakaran, Vettakkarumakan and Vettakarumakan. However, the name Vettayakorumakan is more popular. […]
Sasthappan Theyyam
Shasthappan Theyam belongs to the group of Mantramurtis. Shasthappan Theyam is also known as Kutti Shasthan […]
Sri bhootham
Sri Bhootha is a Theyam that belongs to the group of Bhootha(Demob) Theyams. There are different […]
Thuluveeran
Thuluveeran is the chief among the Theyyas who came to the Malanadu from Thulu Nadu. Thuluveeran […]
Puthiya Bhagavathi
Puthiya Bhagwati is also called Puthyoti. Puthiya Bhagavathy is a very elegant theyam that is seen […]
Muchilottu Bhagavathi
Muchilot Bhagwati’s Theyya Kolam is the most prominent in Theyyam universe. Muchilotu Bhagavathy is the deity […]
Vishakandan
Many Theyya concepts are based on stories of the oppressed and marginalized. There are various types […]
Madayil Chaamundi
The origin of the name Chamundi is derived from the meaning of Goddess who killed the […]
Kalichan Theyyam
The concept of Kalichan Theyyam is associated with agricultural culture. Kalichan Theyyam is worshiped for prosperity […]
Bhairavan Theyyam
Bhairavan Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of male theyyam. Bhairava is actually Lord […]
Kandappuli
Kandapuli Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the past, […]
Raktha Chamundi
Raktachamundi is a Theyyam who is the most important of the Mother Gods in the Theyyam […]
Chooliyar Bhagavathi
Chuliyar Bhagavathy is one of the most important Theyam in Kerala. Belonging to war deities, this […]
Muthalatheyyam
Muthala theyyam (crocodile theyam) is a very unique theyam in the theyyam universe, which is performed […]
Puliyur Kannan
Puliyur Kannan Theyam is a Theyam belonging to the group of divine animal forms. In the […]
Kalari study starting
The ceremony to start the Kalari study is called Kalari Vidyarambha or Kalari Irangal. Although Kalari […]
Kalari – Different types of Kalari
There are generally three types of kalaris namely Tulunadan, Malanadan and southern kalari (Venadan kalari). Apart […]
Kalari May Payat or Meythari
The first of the four stages in Kalari study is Mey Payattu or Meythari. The other […]
Introduction to Kalari
Kalari or Kalaripayattu is one of the most ancient martial art existing in the world. Centuries […]
Kalari study in brief
Although an ancient martial art, the study of Kalari is organized in a very systematic and […]
Pooram festival in north Kerala
Poorotsavam or Pooram is a very beautiful and very special festival celebrated only in some parts […]
Poorakkali
Poorakkali is an art form associated with Pooram festival in northern Kerala. Introduction about Poorotsavam is […]
Forehead makeup
Talachamayam is said to include the hair on the forehead, ears and neck. Kuruthola, Indian Coral […]
Chest makeup
Chest makeups are the grooming of the neck and chest. ornament consisting of many necklaces, neck […]
Hand makeup
Just like the foot makeups, the hand makeups are placed on top of red paintings over […]
Body painting
Apart from costumes and ornaments, body painting (mekkezhuthu) is also very important in theyyam makeups. body […]
Face painting
Face painting is a beautiful art of painting done on the faces of the theyyam with […]
Theyyam costumes
Dark red and white and black striped fabrics. Finished and painted palm are mainly used for […]
Hair makeup
The hair worn on the head is called Mudichamaya. The Theiyachamaya is completed with the Tirumudi […]
Swarupas
In the past, during the time of the local kings, their territories were divided by demarcation […]
Paththamudayam
Pathamudayam(Sunrise on the 10th day of Malayalam month Thulam ) is a very important day as […]
Elathu
Elathu is a ritual that is performed in Kavus (Temples where theyyam performed). Elathu is a […]
Vallattam
Vellatam is another form of Totam ceremony which is very important in Theyyam. Like Thotam, Vellatam […]
Theyyam of Tulu Nadu
Tulunad is a region of land situated on the western side of the Western Ghats, on […]