The Kannangattu Bhagavathi Theyyam captured the essence of the Devi with such perfection that for…
In a trance-like state, moving and swaying rhythmically, the Vasoorimaala Theyyam had an utmost calm…
The Bhairavan Theyyam had already finished his performance and was sitting in the grove dispensing…
Sasthappan, also known as Kuttichathan were two Theyyams that were dressed identically and performed the…
The Vishnumoorthi Theyyam was the most elaborate preparation that we witnessed. This day-time performance gave…
When personifying the goddesses as Theyyams, it is still the menfolk that perform the ritualistic…
This Theyyam was another night-time ritual that involved a play with fire, albeit without jumping…
This was the only Theyyam that did not have the traditional colours of red, orange…
This was my 1st brush of the Theyyam performance in the dead of the night,…
The December air is sticky with perspiration, as mosquitoes buzz around and fly into our…