Elathu in Theyyam
Elathu is a ritual that is performed in Kavus (Temples where theyyam performed). Elathu is a ritual where the Velichappadan (Kind of priest) visit all the houses of the village before the festivities like Kaliyattam. Elath is the short form of the word Ezhunnallath. The main purpose of Elathu is to announce the arrival of…