KANNUR: A mesmerising yet perilous art form, theyyam involves fierce and daring moves that leave audiences captivated. A century ago, foreigners referred to theyyam as the “devil dance” due to ...

For nearly 300 years, a family’s ancestral house in India's southern state of Kerala has been the stage for theyyam, an ancient folk ritual. Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates ...

Latvian fire artist Arta Raituma, known for her unique technique of painting with fire and charcoal, is set to conduct a workshop in Kochi on March 23.

Paint. Fire. Prayer. Silence. A man, painted in patterns, steps forward — not as himself, but as a god. This is Theyyam, where devotion and art merge, carrying the burdens of his people.

It’s still dark at 4.20 a.m. and the crowds are slowly building. The atmosphere is akin to a carnival, underpinned by stalls selling plastic toys and hard-boiled eggs. Friends are greeting each ...

Theyyam and Thira, the traditional ritual art forms of north Kerala, will be performed in Thrissur district as part of the Chittanda Kaliyattam Festival on Wednesday and Thursday at the ...