Dhandiyanghanathu Bhagavathy Theyyam
Dhandiyanghanathu Bhagavathy—or Kammadathamma Theyyam as she’s alternatively known—stands out as a beacon of divine protection. She is seen as an…
Kandanar Kelan Theyyam
Meladath Chakki, a landlady in Kunnaru, discovers a baby boy in Poonkumbam forest. She names him Kelan and raises him…
Chooliyar Bhagavathy Theyyam
As per the lore, Chooliyar Bhagavathy emerged from the third eye of Shiva with the specific mission to protect the…
Cheriya Bhagavathy Theyyam
Known as the younger sister of Goddess Bhagavathy— an incarnation of Shakthi, Kali, or Durga—Cheriya Bhagavathy emerges either to aid…
Cheralath Bhagavathy Theyyam
Cheralath Bhagavathy Theyyam takes centre stage during the annual Kaliyattam festival. Known alternatively as Kandathilamma, this Theyyam embodies the fierce…
Puthiya Bhagavathi Theyyam
Puthiya Bhagavathi Theyyam, a revered manifestation of the goddess Bhagavathi, has a captivating origin story that traces back to the…
Angakulangara Bhagavathi Theyyam
The Angakulangara Bhagavathi Theyyam carries a rich narrative of divine intervention during times of war. The legend unfolds in the…
Raktha Chamundi Theyyam
The Raktha Chamundi Theyyam is the incarnation of Goddess Kali. The name “Raktha Chamundi” translates to the bloody or fierce…
Puliyoor Kali Theyyam
Puliyoor Kali Theyyam is rooted in the legend of Kali, the goddess of destruction and creation. The particular myth associated…
Padarkulangara Bhagavathi Theyyam
Padarkulangara Bhagavathi Theyyam is a powerful goddess figure who is worshipped as a protector of villages. The tale central to…