Kerala is known for its richness in the countless ritual art forms being practised from Kasargod till Thiruvananthapuram. Many such art forms have followers even from foreign countries. Theyyam is one ...

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Predating Hinduisim, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences. I could hear the staccato drumming rising to a crescendo through the trees ...

KANNUR: As theyyam season has returned to the sacred groves (kavu) of north Malabar, the clash between ancient ritual and modern media has reached a flashpoint. Vloggers and social media influencers ...