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

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

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

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

Whether it’s to the tune of new or old hits, users have been creating their own short dance routines on the app since the Musical.ly days. Many of these routines even reach the most popular ...

A fire accident during a Theyyam performance at a Kerala temple injured 154 people after stored firecrackers exploded. Eight sustained serious injuries. Investigations are underway, as a Special ...

A devastating explosion disrupted the Theyyam ritual at the Veerarkavu Temple, leaving attendees in shock. Over 150 people sustained injuries due to the explosion, which occurred just before midnight ...

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If you’ve been watching the Los Angeles Dodgers run through the postseason to the 2024 World Series, you may have noticed a recurring dance every time the team records a base hit. The dance ...

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

The form pulses with raw energy and reveals the weight of all that has been repressed. Theyyam has always created such striking images. One such image drew Sajeed A to create a supernatural thriller ...