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Theyyam is a manifestation deeply rooted in the history and beliefs of each deity, resolved by divine beings in various tales

Satheesan Pothuvachery | Theyyam Artist

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Dr. Raghavan Payyanad | School of folklore studies, University of Calicut | Founder

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A Theyyam performer spends hours in intricate face painting and ornate dressing, embodying Shringara—the essence of beauty and devotion.

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Theyyam, is fundamentally heroic. A heroic cult.

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Those who admire the art are just as important as those who create it — for without them, the art remains
unseen, unheard, unfelt

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