Karkidaka Theyyam

Karkidaka Theyyam: Documentation by INTACH Kasargod Chapter.

Theyyam is a ritual form of worship from North Malabar in Kerela synthesizing ritual, vocal and instrumental music, dance painting, sculpture and literature. The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community and have an important position in Theyyam. There are approximately 400 types of Theyyam.