Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates Hinduism while weaving in Hindu mythology. Each performance is both a ...

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.