Bali Theyyam
The tale of Bali from the Ramayana serves as the foundational narrative for the Bali Thyyeam. The story revolves around…
Bhairavan Theyyam
Bhairavan Theyyam represents a manifestation of Lord Shiva, who undertook a life of begging with a skull (kapala) as a…
Agni Kandakarnan Theyyam
One story behind this theyyam goes like this: A swami hailing from Gokarna, was on a long journey. Enroute, he…
Vayanaattu Kulavan Theyyam
In Northern Malabar, the principal deity and the original god of the Thiyya community is Vayanaattu Kulavan, although this Theyyam…
Vairajathan Theyyam
In defiance of Lord Shiva’s command, Sati Devi attended the sacrificial ceremony conducted by her father, Daksha. Feeling humiliated there,…
Poomaruthan Theyyam
According to sacred lore, Poomala Devi was revelling in a celestial garden alongside her companions when she expressed a desire…
Padaveeran Theyyam
The Padaveeran Theyyam encapsulates the spirit of a combatant, and according to
Narambil Bhagavathi Theyyam
A popular legend behind this theyyam goes like this: A Woman from Narambil Tharavad was married to a man called…
Madayil Chamundi Theyyam
The Theyyams invoked under the name ‘Kali’ include Bhadrakali, Veerar Kali, Karinkali, Pullikkali, Chudala Bhadrakali, and Puliyurukali among others. The…
Kundor Chamundi Theyyam
This deity known as Kundoora Chamundi is revered as an embodiment of the goddess Kali who vanquished the demon Darika….