400+ deity manifestations performed at rural temple festivals across Kannur from November to April — the most authentic living ritual tradition in India.
Theyyam is a ritual art form unique to Northern Kerala. Over 400 distinct deity forms are performed at small rural temple festivals across Kannur and Kasaragod from November to April. Performers transform into deity manifestations through hours of elaborate ritual preparation. Unlike staged performances, Theyyam is genuinely sacred.
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