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In the city of Guruvayoor, we saw a Theyyam, which is a Hindu religious festival At this particular Theyyam, a man jumped into a pile of burning coals face first over 100 times.
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Keralites believe that Shree Muthappan is the benevolent protector who speaks to the devotees through a human medium called 'Theyyam' (God).
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The high point of his year is the two months when he travels to festivals incarnating deities and monsters as part of the Theyyam rites.
Everyday Devotions 2010
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The Theyyam dancer, Hari Das, works as both a well digger and a jail guard to make ends meet.
Everyday Devotions 2010
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His subjects include a Jain nun, a Theyyam dancer, a sacred prostitute, a singer of ancient epics, a Sufi "lady fakir," a Tibetan monk who renounced his vows to fight the Chinese invaders and now lives in exile, a Tantric worshipper of the ferocious goddess Tara, and a blind Baul (wandering singer).
Everyday Devotions 2010
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Theyyam is popularly known as Kaliyattam in the Malabar region, is an age old ritual dance, accompanied by "thottams" (narrative songs) and drumbeats.
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The Theyyam season begins in the Malayalam month of ` Thulla 'and will last till the onset of the monsoon season in May.
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Theyyam or "daivam" (god,) captivates the psyche of the people as performers "transform" into deities and receive offerings from devotees.
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The northern parts of Kerala is all set for the much-awaited Theyyam season that witnesses festivities and ritual dances.
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Theyyam evolves from Kaliyattam practiced by aboriginal tribes of northern regions of the state.
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