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The children is curious taking photos of Kandakarnan theyyam while he is just about to start the performance.

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English: Theyyam is one of the most beautiful traditional ritualistic forms of North Kerala. Kerala Theyyam is a product of the synthesis of analysis of ritual, vocal and instrumental music, dance, painting, sculpture, and also literature.

Originated in North Kerala, Theyyam is a famous ritual and art form which personifies legendary stories. Theyyam is the prominent ritual art form of the Kingdom of Cannanore aka Kolathunadu. Collaborating mime, dance, music, and dance, Theyyam unfolds the stories in the past and drags the spectators to a different world, unveiling the pasts and stories of ancient times.

The musical instruments used in this magnanimous art forms are Chenda, Kurumkuzhal, Elathalam, and Veekkuchenda. From time immemorial, dance ceremonies were done to worship the ancestral heroes and spirits. It is why Theyyam in Kerala has grown to be an inevitable part of the lives of a certain population.
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