Raktha Chamundi Theyyam

Theyyam is a socio-religious ritual performed since remote times. It involves the elements of dance, mime and music.

There are various kinds of theyyam like the Raktha Chamundi, Kari Chamundi, Muchilottu Bhagavathi, Gulikan, Pottan and so on. Raktha Chamundi is an incarnation of Goddess Kali. It is one of the popular kinds of Theyyam. 

Contact

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Where to Watch

Kannur Keecheri Sree Palottu Kavu
Sree Kozhunthumbadi Kshethram

Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple

The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.

Feast of Vallarpadathamma

Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.

Malayattoor Perunnal

Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.

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

Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals

Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple

Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!

Theyyam - A ritual art popular in north Kerala

Theyyam - A ritual art popular in north Kerala

Theyyam, also known as Kaliyattam, is a ritual dance popular in north Kerala. Theyyam incorporates dance, mime and music and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of ancestors.