Pottan theyyam is the story of a lower caste man who raised his voice against the evils of cast system during a period when religion and caste based system was very prominent in Kerala. It is also believed that Lord…
Vishnumoorthy Theyyam
Vishnumoorthy Theyyam is one of the most popular theyyam. It depicts Lord Mahavishnu. Performance of the Vishnumoorthi Theyyam is an inevitable constituent in a majority of the Kaliyattams in the Kannur and Kasaragod Districts of Kerala. And its performance includes…
Bali Theyyam
Bali is the mythical character from Ramayana, and Bali Theyyam is the God of ‘Aashari’ Community. Prople from the ‘Vannan’ Community performs as Bali Theyyam. Photo Gallery Video Gallery Prev: Kandanar Kelan Theyyam Next: Vishnumoorthy Theyyam
Kandanar Kelan Theyyam
Kandanar Kelan Theyyam is a must watch fire Theyyam which everyone can only watch holding their breath. Myth or Story Behid the Theyyam A lady named Meladath Chakki who was a Land Lord near at Kunaru, Ramanthali near Payyanrur got…
List of Theyyams
A Complete list of Theyyams that are performed in Kerala. In ancient times there were more than 500 theyyams performed. Now there are only about 120 or so Theyyams that are normally practiced Aadimooliyaadan Theyyam Aakka Chamundi Theyyam Aalaada Veeran…
Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam
The Vaisakha Maholsavam festival is held every year during the months of May – June. Vaisakha Maholsavam festival is the festival of nature held on the banks of Bavali River at the Kottiyoor Temple. It is the festival of Rain,…
Theyyam
Theyyam and Thira (Teyyam, Theyyattam ), also known as Kaliyattam is a popular ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area and in Kodagu and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka. The Kolathunadu includes the…
Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the internationally famous and most popular Boat Race or Vallam Kali of Kerala held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Vallam Kali means boat play, but can be translated to boat race…
Vallam kali-The Boat Race of Kerala
Boat race or Vallam Kali or Vallamkali is the internationally famous boat race of Kerala and every year lakhs of people arrive at Kerala to witness the event. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes.…
Thrissur Pooram
Description Thrissur Pooram known as the Pooram of all Poorams or Mother of all Poorams, is a world famous temple festival of Kerala. The 7 day festival is held at the Thekkinkadu ground in front of the famous Vadakunathan Temple…