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 of North Malabar
In the past, during the time of the local kings, their territories were divided by demarcation […]
Pathamudayam Festival in Kerala
Pathamudayam(Sunrise on the 10th day of Malayalam month Thulam ) is a very important day as […]
Elathu in Theyyam
Elathu is a ritual that is performed in Kavus (Temples where theyyam performed). Elathu is a […]
Vallattam in Theyyam
Vellatam is another form of Totam ceremony which is very important in Theyyam. Like Thotam, Vellatam […]
Thottam Pattu in Theyyam
Thotam is a very important ceremony that cannot be left out in Theyyam. It is also […]
Theyyam of Tulu Nadu
Tulunad is a region of land situated on the western side of the Western Ghats, on […]