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Home > Kerala Temples > Performing Arts > Theyyam TheyyamTheyyamTheyyam thullal is a ritualistic art in Bhadrakaali temples or kaavus in Kasaragod and Kannur districts. Theyyam denotes a kolam which represents a character which is invariably either a divine or heroic character. Each kolam has a specific form and design. It includes face-painting (mukhatthezhuth) special dress, hood and ornaments. Their shapes differ and some have crowns, head dress, bangles, bracelets etc. The most attractive feature of another variety of kolam is the head gear or muti of the impersonator. It is more than 5 feet high and is made up of kurutthola (tender fronds of coconut) fixed over a bamboo frame work. There are around more than 350 theyyams, each one has a distinct character. Of these less than 150 are presented outside temple premises. The above description is very brief. The dancer impersonates Bhagavathi, receives presents and blesses the devotees. The percussion instruments are chenta, kuzhal and cymbals. Though for centuries they were confined to temples now they are presented at different centres as part of cultural pageant.
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