The author takes us on a journey through history, explaining how this centuries-old ritual has survived and flourished ...

Variously known as Bhuta (Karnataka), Kolam (Kasaragod) and Thira (Kozhikode) and owing its footwork to Kalariyapattu, the ...

It can be safely said that Theyyam is an ancient art form. It flourished during the reign of Kannur's Kolathiri dynasty which ...

KOCHI: He was settled snugly on his grandmother’s hip when he first came face-to-face with the god. The god was resplendent ...

God’s own dance and feast make for a vibrant celebration of culture and spirit worship in Kerala. The ritual theatre of ...

There are about a hundred books on Theyyam in English and Malayalam. Why did you choose to write another? I am an insider to the tradition. My first exposure to Theyyam was when I was perched on ...

Kerala's overreliance on Kathakali for international branding raises concerns about the state's tourism identity and ...

Sitting along the Malabar Coast in Kerala lies the delightful Kannur, where history, culture and nature harmoniously intertwine. With its spectacular beaches, age-old architectural marvels, it ...

Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country. By David Belcher Reporting from Seoul While the high-octane ...