Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam
Nagaraja and Nagakanni theyyams are related to serpent worship. Nagakanni is also known as Nagakanyaka.
Apart from Nagaraja and Nagakanni, there are other Naga theyyams such as Nagopathi, Nagathan etc. The ornaments and outlook of Naga theyyams are unique.
Nagopothi's hair is also known as Nagamudi. Naga ornaments can be seen in many ornaments of other theyyams. It is customary to paint snakes on the trunks and foreheads. It is said that there is a face writing called Nagam Thathezhuth
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Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
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Feast of Vallarpadathamma
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Malayattoor Perunnal
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Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
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Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
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Theyyam, Kasaragod, Ritual Art, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism
A performing art form that is quite popular in the northern districts of Kerala, Theyyam is a ritual dance form that embodies myth, dance, drama, music, art and architecture. The word Theyyam comes from Deivam that stands for God in Malayalam. Theyyam festivals at Perumthitta near Chandrapuram in Kasaragod district and Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam, Kasaragod district.
