"Fire plays a significant role in certain forms of theyyam, symbolising purification, divine energy, and the transformative power of the ritual. In some performances, the theyyam dancer interacts ...

The Kerala fire accident took place during the popular ‘Theyyam’ ritual when fireworks sparked a blaze that spread quickly, ...

Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates Hinduism while weaving in Hindu mythology. Each performance is both a ...

Over 150 were injured in an explosion caused by firecrackers during a Theyyam performance at a Kerala temple. Three officials have been arrested for negligence. The blast, triggered by sparks from ...

Each year, nearly a thousand theyyam performances take place in family estates and venues near temples across Kerala, traditionally performed by men from marginalised castes and tribal communities. It ...

KANNUR: Theyyam, the iconic ritual art form of north Kerala, has mesmerised people worldwide, thanks to social media. However, the increasing influx of vloggers, eager to capture the art form’s ...