Theyyam, which translates to ‘God’ or ‘incarnations of God,’ involves rituals where deities are believed to possess the bodies of designated individuals, known as theyyam artists.

While theyyam performances are captivating, it is the human aspects of the mystic ritual from Kerala’s north that are ...

Taking to her timeline on Instagram, she wrote,“'Theyyam' has been a mesmerizing part of my life since childhood. Visiting my hometown in Kerala every year, I've always been captivated by the ...

Paint. Fire. Prayer. Silence. A man, painted in patterns, steps forward — not as himself, but as a god. This is Theyyam, where devotion and art merge, carrying the burdens of his people. Grief. Breath ...

A typical Theyyam performance is known as Kaliyaattam. The 2017 Malayalam superhit film of this name—an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello in the form of Theyyam—earned a national award for ...

Theyyam dancers, adorned in elaborate costumes ... to the deep-rooted struggles of the marginalised.” The Guests of God strikes a balance, shining a light on oppression while celebrating ...