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 | | The unique quality of Theyyam is that its deities can manifest themselves in the bodies of empowered men as dancer-performers, and appear before their devotees while interacting with them by answering questions, mocking the pompous, ridiculing the vain, and humiliating the arrogant. | | | Theyyam is a sect in which old heroes are sanctified and worshipped as the guardians of villages and homes. | | | Theyyam originated from "Kaliyattam" once practiced by the tribal community of north Kerala. |
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| | OdissiPooja.com |
| | Theyyam is performed in order to propitiate the gods and goddesses so that they bless the communities in the village. | | | Det råder bestämmelser för vilka och av vilkam samfund som får utföra Theyyam. | | | Dessa är specialdesignade till Theyyam och får inte användas utanför ritualen. |
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| | Theyyam - The Beats Reach Fever Pitch,kerala , indian coast, kochi, malabar coastline, places to visit, heritage, ... |
| | From tribal spirits to ‘modern’ gods, the Theyyams represent myriad forms of divinity, and straddles the gamut of human belief. | | | From the magic of its origins to the breathtaking attire, from the ritualistic practices to the electrifying dance, from the supplication of thousands to the sheer drama of incarnation, the Theyyam is a profoundly moving spiritual encounter, that enriches and humbles. | | | To millions in Kerala, the Theyyams in their villages are the visible, tangible gods and goddesses, who appear but infrequently. |
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| | Kannur Tourism, Kannur |
| | Such propitiated Theyyam deities will not enter the innerwalls of the shrine. | | | Amongst devotees Theyyams are supposed to have curative powers and a divine personality representing the deity. | | | The Theyyam performance has an aura of divine splendour as its accompanied by rituals and other devotional hymns. |
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| | Theyyam Festival,Ritual Art Festival,Theeyam Dance,Theeyam Costumes |
| | Theyyam is said to be corrupted form of the word 'Deivam' meaning God and 'Aattam' means dance. | | | In Theyyam people worship deity and dancer is also the deity. | | | Theyyam is performed by male members of particular castes only. |
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| | The Art Forms of Kerala - Theyyam |
| | Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State. | | | When the Theyyam speaks during the time of bestowing blessings to the persons of different communities, the player addresses them in symbolic terms referring to their castes. | | | Kurup, K.K.N, The Cult of Theyyam and Hero worship in Kerala, Centre for Folklore Studies, University of Calicut, 2000. |
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| | Kochi Travelogue - Mystiques of Malabar |
| | This theyyam recital was held at a place called Muyam near Thaliparamba, at the ancestral house of Pannickars. | | | Many people also believed that while the major temples and the rituals were a prerogative of the upper castes, the theyyam was the access to divinity for the backward castes. | | | The term ‘theyyam’ is derived from the word ‘Daivam’, meaning divine. |
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| | An article on Theyyam, the 2,000-year-old performance-ritual from the southern Indian state of Kerala |
| | Donning a mask, wearing a deity's robes, elevated to the realm of the gods, the mortal is moved by the spirit of divinity | | | At such moments doubts evaporate and one's instinctive reaction is to fold one's hands in the universal gesture of prayer and acknowledge one's humility. | | | " Theyyam," it is said, "is divine and that which is divine can never be known or counted." But it is likely that there were once about 450 deities and half of those are still honored. |
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| | Interview - Bringing Heaven to Earth - Theyyam of Kerala - Ramaa Bharadvaj |
| | The Malayans also perform Theyyams but they use more natural materials and their gods are more of the Tantric origin. | | | RGN: There are separate Theyyam shrines for each of the Theyyam gods - some times each of the shrines can have a group of Theyyams. | | | But when we receive an invitation for Theyyams to dance in another country, we do look for signs and as for this particular trip, we know that it is protected by the Theyyams and they are happy to meet people in the other land. |
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| | Barnard News Center |
| | Theyyam, a word that derives from daivam, meaning "god," is practiced mostly within the lower castes of the region. | | | Each of these deities has his or her own personality and history, and it is through Theyyam that these are revealed to devotees. | | | Each caste has its own set of gods and goddesses that its members are allowed to perform—from a few to as many as seventy-five. |
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| | Theyyam Tour |
| | However, in the villages of the towns of Kannur and Kasaragod, men, women and children still attend all-night theyyam festivals and ask their gods, in the shape of low caste performers, to grant their children a happy birth or to ensure a good result in the state examinations. | | | When the Brahminic invaders from the north invaded Kerala in the eighth century, rather than suppress the tribal rituals that they found, they decided to encourage the theyyam performances, which were gradually modified to incorporate gods from the Hindu scriptures. | | | The tribals were mostly designated as lower caste and, even today, theyyam performers are from exclusively ex-untouchable castes like Malayan and Vannan. |
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| | Generally Theyyam is conducted in places of worship called 'kottams' or 'palliara'. | | | Each manifestation in Theyyam is known as a 'kolam'. | | | Special compartments are also set apart in family homes ('Tharavadus') where Theyyam is performed to worship the deities. |
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| | Excelsior... Nation |
| | Theyyam dance performed in open fields in front of the ‘Kavu’ (shrine) still retain the remnants of an ancient fertility cult as an invocation of the local deity to bring prosperity to the village or to exorcise the evil spirits. | | | Most of the Theyyam forms that are still performed depict Bhagavathi (mother Goddess) in her different aspects indicating that Theyyam as a ritual evolved out of the fear of the unknown in a prevalent matriarchal system. | | | The most popular God in Malabar worshipped in the form of Theyyam is Muttappan whose exploits and adventures are narrated in the Tottam during festivals in many local shrines in the region. |
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| | Teacher-turned-sculptor's 'theyyam forms' gaining popularity |
| | The 58-year-old teacher says he is not into it for fame and popularity but for introducing ''our culture, festivals and theyyams to the world.'' Claiming to be the sole person in transforming the theyyams to bell metal, Koroth said that he had created almost all the theyyam gods and goddesses. | | | With the introduction of colourful and more attractive life-size theyyams, a vast change has come even in the format of ''thirumulkazhcha'' (special variety of fruits to god), which is placed before the diety for appeasing gods/godesses during ''Kaliyattam'' festivals. | | | It is the worship of spirits by invoking them to the mortal body of the dancer who impersonates them and blesses believers. |
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| | The Theyyam is thought to be Dravidian in origin, with an incorporation of Aryan gods, a result of cultural contact between the two from 2 BC to the ninth century. | | | The Vannan, who perform most Theyyams, are mentioned in the oldest writings of South India, the Sangam literature, written in Tamil (2000 BC to AD 300). | | | In most Theyyam performances, Bhadrakali, the Mother Goddess, is worshipped. |
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| | Theyyam is a ritualistic dance performed in Kerala, South India and is an art form that celebrates the glory and courage of the unsung Kerala heroes. | | | Theyyam dances are performed in honor of about 300 deities. | | | The lively footwork, ritualistic vitality and gymnastic fervor that symbolize the courage and valor of the heroes of Kerala, South India adds an element of mysterious magnetism to this rare art form. |
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| | This may probably be due to the lesser influence of Vishnu on the village folk who had an uninterrupted tradition of the worship of Mother goddess for fertility and the god Siva and his son Murukan for protection and security even during the Sangam age. | | | In a different way, it can be stated that all prominent characteristics of a primitive tribal religious worship had widened the stream of Theyyam cult and made it a deep rooted folk religion of the millions. | | | Besides this, the practice like spirit-worship, hero-worship, masathi -worship, tree-worship, ancestor-worship, animal worship, serpent-worship, worship of the goddesses of disease and gramaadevata -worship are included in the main stream of Theyyam cult. |
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| | Indian dance comes to UCLA - THE DAILY BRUIN ONLINE |
| | The Theyyam ritual is a dance performance in which the Theyyam, gods or significant people in the village who died a tragic death return and inhabit the performers during the dance. | | | During a performance, the Theyyam dance to retell stories of their lives, which results in a spiritual transformation in the audience and performer, Nair said. | | | "You know the word Theyyam is also God, but not in the universal sense," Nair said. |
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| | Pramod's (Kishore's) Web Page! Page 13 |
| | Theyyam is one of the most outstanding ancient ritual dance forms of Kerala performed in temples by appointed people in fulfillment of vows of devotees. | | | Teyyama are believed to be the representation of God or Goddess. | | | There are regular Theyyam performances at Sri Muthappan Temple in Parassinikadavu, which is some 20 km north-east of Kannur town. |
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| | Mathil Homepage |
| | The 'Theyyam' festival continues for one month and is concluded with 'Ooru Nadakkal'. | | | The 'Theyyam' will never accept any offerings from any one and will never bless anyone directly. | | | The blessing is by saying "LET THE WISHES OF DEVIYOTTU DAIVAM BE FULFILLED". |
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| | Sulekha Expressions: All Comments on Searching For God In Kerala by Jon Whittle |
| | Some of the Theyyam ritual songs describe that earlier the priest or the dancer had even sacrifices human beings in favour of the deity. | | | Velan, on of the communities of Theyyam dancers, is referred to in the Tamil Sangam literature. | | | Upper caste Brahmins do NOT perform theyyam which is known fact.Yes,eve today there are no brahmins who perform theyyam. |
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| | Gangu's Home |
| | Theyyam (derived from daivam, meaning god), is believed to bless the farmers and their landlords. | | | Theyyam is a ritual dance form glorifying the goddess. | | | This ancient art form can be seen in temples and houses in north malabar (parts of Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala), during January to May. |
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| | Nileshwar Dot Com - Theyyam |
| | Theyyam, the local deity is believed to bless and arbitrate between the farmers and the Landlords. | | | It has evolved from ancient tribal cultures, which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of ancestors. | | | There are over 350 Theyyams in northen Kerala. |
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| | TrekEarth Theyyam Photo |
| | The theyyams are representations of folk and tribal deities worshipped in various form. | | | The theyyam is danced to propitiate the Goddess for the well being of the community. | | | Theyyam stories are sung and danced, dramatised and enacted in various colourful festivals |
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| | Festival highlights: * Ritual Muthappan Theyyam performed round the year by the priest who is called Madayan. | | | This is one of the most prominent festivals in central Kerala Festival highlights: * Elephant processions during the day and at night * Temple and folk art performances * Panchavadyam * Pandimelam * All night Pooram on the concluding day in the glow of temple torches called Theevatti. | | | Festival highlights: * Procession of 33 caparisoned elephants * Panchavadyam * Velattu * Thira/ Theyyam * Pootham * Kaalavela * Kuthiravela * Aandi Vedan * Karivela * Tholpavakoothu on 17 days prior to the festival * Kumbhamkali Deity of the temple: Goddess Bhagavathy |
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| | Dweeb Productions: Searching for God in Kerala |
| | Each theyyam is different, playing homage to a different god, usually local deities. | | | Theyyam is also a way of making a living for Untouchables. | | | Theyyam is one of the few religious rituals in which alcohol is allowed inside a temple. |
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| | British Airways - Event Guide: Theyyam Festival (Payyannur, India) |
| | Theyyams are performed exclusively by the male members of the traditional caste groups. | | | Incorporating dance, mime and music, Theyyam has its roots in ancient tribal culture, placing great importance on the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits. | | | The Theyyam Festival of Payyannur celebrates the colourful ritual dance of Kerala, one of the oldest art forms in India. |
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| | rediff.com: America gets a taste of Theyyam |
| | Once the mukhadarshanam ( seeing of the face) is complete -- a mirror is always at hand for the crucial task -- a mortal is transformed into a divinity, one who may do such things as walk terrifyingly through flames or consume copious amounts of alcohol. | | | s indicated by Nair's use of the word 'Theyyams', each performer brings a distinct spiritual presence, or devata, into the arena. | | | More than merely playing a role, the performer actually channels the devata -- a god or goddess -- as soon as the application of the elaborate makeup is complete. |
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| | Rare Kerala fire dance losing its popularity among the masses : My-Kerala.com |
| | It is the worship of spirits by invoking them to the mortal body of the dancer who impersonates them and gives blessing to the believers. | | | Theyyam is a corruption for Deyvam or 'God'. | | | Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship largely identified with the Malabar region in north Kerala. |
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| | Minor cavil: theyyam (pronounced TAY-yum -- there is no "th" sound in the Indian languages) is not "a corrupt form of daivum (god)" but the Malayalam form of that Sanskrit word ( Malayalam is the Dravidian language spoken in Kerala); linguistic change is not "corruption." | | | Theyyam, a corrupt form of daivum (god), is a popular ritual dance of North Kerala, India. | | | I 've heard theyyam pronounced with 'th' as in thin. |
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| | ::: Welcome to Kannur - The Land of Ageless Charm ... |
| | Even today, the myriads of Kavus (small shrines) which dot the district are centres of the Theyyam, a ritual dance in which men impersonate supernatural beings and indeed elevate Kannur to a land of fabulous fantasies. | | | Kannur has been since olden days, the cradle of ageless folk art and music. |
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| | Gitanjali Heritage |
| | Theyyam literally means a form or shape, which is usually the representation of a divine or heroic character from mythology. | | | The many " Tharavadus ", original centres of clans with their " Theyyam ", the oldest ritualistic temple art form in India and one of the most spectacular in terms of artistry and symbolism. | | | Yakshagana, a classical art form of Karnataka is very common in Kasaragod. |
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| | Kuttichattan and Khantakarnan are among the deities of the tamas ic (demonic, or dark group), for whom liquor is very essential. | | | It is said to represent the souls of the dead heroes of the land, Gods, and Goddesses, who come lively through the medium of the possessed dancers, blesses the believers, and sometimes even advise on matters of contemporary significance. | | | Theyyam has been traditionally performed by the Mannan, Velan, and Malayan communities. |
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| | Perumkaliyattom Theyyam Kerala |
| | Theyyam literally means a form or shape - usually the representation of a divine or heroic character from Indian mythology. | | | Theyyam is one of the oldest and most spectacular ritual temple art forms of India. | | | More than 160 different forms of Theyyam will be staged during the festival. |
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| | ::: Welcome to Kannur - The Land of Ageless Charm ... |
| | The Theyyam performance has an aura of divine splendor as its accompanied by rituals and other devotional hymns. | | | Theyyam is the old ritual dance North Kerala and Kannur can be named as the birth place of Theyyam. | | | Men get into colorful exotic dresses, paint themselves as Gods, Goddesses, devils, evil sprits and even diseases, and dance to drums and music throughout the night. |
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| | 1st Theyyam Dance of Kerala |
| | This spectacular and colorful dance form is performed at different temples in North Kerala throughout this 8 Months. | | | Check out the different kind of theyyams you are going to see at this particular event and also at all the rest of the theyyam events happening there after continuously for 8 months in North Kerala. | | | The Starting of the Theyyam Season is from a temple in Cannanore called Veerali Kavu. |
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| | The Hindu : Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram : All the world is a stage |
| | In every culture we have worship of the dead, which is preserved in Theyyam," says Kavalam. | | | Alok Bhoi from Orissa, another member of the group, said that they were here after five months of training in various aspects related to the folk form, including Kalari. | | | Kavalam feels that UNESCO should recognise Theyyam along with Koodiyattam to preserve it as the cultural legacy of human race. |
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| | Tender Coconut - Kerala, Holiday, Theyyam, Kathakali, Thullal, Mohiniyattom, Pooram, Thunchan |
| | Our culture is unique in several ways, whether it is the first day a Malayalee child is initiated into the process of learning with the blessings of the Goddess Saraswati, or the need for men and women to wear traditional dresses to enter most temples in Kerala. | | | Theyyam is India's oldest ritual art form and is performed in the Kali temples of Kasargode and Kannur. | | | There are over 400 different forms of Theyyam and the masks and head gear are truly breathtaking and each one is meticulously crafted according to the character presented. |
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| | Kannur - The Crown of Kerala |
| | The German missionary; Dr.Hermann Gundert’s house at Illikunnu, Sri Rama temple at Thiruvangad, The English Church, Odathil Palli, Overbury’s Folly. | | | The Kaliyattom festival at Valapatanam Kalarivathukal Bhagavathi Temple marked the end of the Theyyam Season in North Kerala. | | | Theyyam is the vibrant ritual dance of Kerala. |
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| | Reflections Of The Spirit: The Theyyams Of Malabar. - SETH, PEPITA. |
| | More specifically, it focuses on the ancient Malabar performance-ritual of Theyyam, a ritual in which empowered men, after suitable mental, physical and spiritual preparations, "become" the deities. | | | Reflections Of The Spirit: The Theyyams Of Malabar. | | | They offer full satisfaction and normal prices - no markups, no hidden costs, no overcharged shipping costs. |
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| | 'Kaalichan Theyyam' arrives with blessings |
| | The Theyyam also offered remedies to the grievances of the villagers, redressed many of their problems and left after showering blessings on all the devotees. | | | Kaalichan Daivam is one of the most distinctive theyyams of Malabar. | | | In fact this theyyam is performed for the prosperity of farming. |
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| | Definition of Kerala |
| | Onam, associated with the legend of Mahabali is declared the state festival, but Keralites celebrate many other religious and secular festivals, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Easter, Deepavali and Vishu. | | | Theyyam and Poorakkali are popular ritual arts of North Malabar, the northern part of Kerala. | | | Kerala has its own form of martial art, kalarippayattu. |
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| | Payyanur Homepage |
| | Thus Payyanur means the land of Lord Subrahmanya. | | | Payyanur is also well known for Pavithra Mothiram, Astrology, art forms like Theyyam and Poorakkali. |
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| | Another film with an equally unusual theme which was released this Onam was Guru, tribute to their spiritual master by a group of disciples. | | | Kannan wreaks revenge, reducing Paniyan to a 'vegetable' so that he atones for his sins through a life of misery. | | | It is left to the viewer's imagination why Kanthan picks up a quarrel with the Theyyam gurukkal which sparks off a chain of events culminating in his expulsion from the Theyyam troupe. |
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| | Kerala Festival Directory |
| | Theyyam festival - ( ?/ ?) Muchilot, Vellakkav | | | Theyyam, thira, thiyyattu, fire dance - 6 days | | | Thullal, art forms, motif horses - 9 days |
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| | Theyyam Festival |
| | It incorporates dance, mime and music, and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits. | | | An array of theyyams including Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc are presented at this festival. | | | Theyyam, the colourful ritual dance of Kerala, is one of the oldest folk art forms of India. |
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