Theyyam
A trance ritual in huge headdresses and face paint, in which dancers become gods for a night.
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 night
- Best Time
- October to May; ask locally what's on
- Address
- Parassinikkadavu and village shrines, Kannur, Kerala 670563Directions
Why Go
Dancers from low-caste families are worshipped as gods during the performance. The season runs from October to May in hundreds of village shrines, and many performances go on until dawn.
Tips
- Check local listings or your guesthouse, as dates change by shrine.
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