Through dramatic costume and ritualistic dance, the performance channels Kali’s potent ... and vibrant hues - especially ...

Past the middle of the 18th century, the East India Company had made a major stride at Plassey in its advent to the country when a king down the peninsula sought to check this imperialism.

KANNUR: Theyyam, the iconic ritual art form of north ... carries a phone to record the rituals. Some even enter makeup rooms to capture the artists getting ready for their performances.

Through dramatic costume and ritualistic dance, the performance channels ... especially vermillion -define the unique makeup and costumes of theyyam. Each look is carefully crafted to symbolise ...