The Mappila Theyyam of Kasargod is a unique festival where Islam is not otherised but embraced as a protector, an ally of ...

Theyyam, a captivating folk ritual of North Malabar, encompasses hundreds of variations: most performed annually, others intermittently, and a few as rarely as once in many decades. Deeply rooted in ...

Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. A Theyyam ritual in Kerala (Wikimedia Commons) It is only when one witnesses Theyyam in-person that its true meaning is understood.

Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. A Theyyam ritual in Kerala (Wikimedia Commons) Imagine standing on the edge of life and death, and feeling the eternal dance of ...

Right from celebrating and acknowledging the unique contribution of trans artists and communities in enriching India’s art and cultural traditions with performances and conversations with Padmashri ...

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