#theyyam — Public Fediverse posts
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3. The "Exorcism" KeyMany Theyyam characters, like #Gulikan (the god of death/time) or Pottan Theyyam, are explicitly "wrathful" or "cleansing" deities. Their role is to absorb the community's suffering and cast out malevolent influences.The word "exorcise" isn't just a pun; it’s a functional description of what a Theyyam god is supposed to do for their village.
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3. The "Exorcism" KeyMany Theyyam characters, like #Gulikan (the god of death/time) or Pottan Theyyam, are explicitly "wrathful" or "cleansing" deities. Their role is to absorb the community's suffering and cast out malevolent influences.The word "exorcise" isn't just a pun; it’s a functional description of what a Theyyam god is supposed to do for their village.
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The Trance: It’s not "acting." The performers go through days of fasting and isolation. By the time they hit the courtyard at 3:00 AM, the rhythmic Chenda drumming and the heavy, 30kg+ headdress (the mudi) push them into a genuine altered state. They are believed to be "vessels" for the god's spirit. -
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The Trance: It’s not "acting." The performers go through days of fasting and isolation. By the time they hit the courtyard at 3:00 AM, the rhythmic Chenda drumming and the heavy, 30kg+ headdress (the mudi) push them into a genuine altered state. They are believed to be "vessels" for the god's spirit. -
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• It is a thousand-year-old mechanism for social justice and speaking truth to power. Using it to "exorcise" a modern figure of power is actually incredibly consistent with its history.2. The "Orange" Mechanics
The vibrant orange/red isn't just a stylistic choice.
The Paint: Traditionally made from turmeric (yellow) and lime (which turns it red/orange), it represents Shakti (primordial energy).
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• It is a thousand-year-old mechanism for social justice and speaking truth to power. Using it to "exorcise" a modern figure of power is actually incredibly consistent with its history.2. The "Orange" Mechanics
The vibrant orange/red isn't just a stylistic choice.
The Paint: Traditionally made from turmeric (yellow) and lime (which turns it red/orange), it represents Shakti (primordial energy).
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1. The "Status Inversion" (The Real Bite)
Theyyam is historically performed by people from marginalized (Dalit/lower caste) communities.• During the ritual, the performer undergoes a radical status reversal. They cease being a marginalized person and become a Deity (Daivam).
• At this moment, the most powerful people in the village—landowners, high-caste officials—must bow to them, ask for their advice, and even accept their rebukes.
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1. The "Status Inversion" (The Real Bite)
Theyyam is historically performed by people from marginalized (Dalit/lower caste) communities.• During the ritual, the performer undergoes a radical status reversal. They cease being a marginalized person and become a Deity (Daivam).
• At this moment, the most powerful people in the village—landowners, high-caste officials—must bow to them, ask for their advice, and even accept their rebukes.
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Kannur, India
‘This is one of many Theyyam characters who came into trance in the middle of the night. #Theyyam is a remarkable tradition going back over a thousand of years, with “performers” entering into trance to become embodied gods for a night.’Photograph: Tim Blanc
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Kannur, India
‘This is one of many Theyyam characters who came into trance in the middle of the night. #Theyyam is a remarkable tradition going back over a thousand of years, with “performers” entering into trance to become embodied gods for a night.’Photograph: Tim Blanc
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Pepita Seth on the unseen rituals and elephants that define Kerala’s spiritual heritage. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/pepita-seth-kerala-theyyam-rituals-interview-guruvayur-lcb8zv5z?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PepitaSeth #KeralaCulture #Theyyam #GuruvayurKeshavan
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A spectacular blend of books, heritage and ritual art! Theyyam performances light up the Kerala Legislative Assembly Book Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, bringing northern Kerala’s sacred traditions to the capital. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/theyyam-kerala-assembly-international-book-festival-qyztg1df?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Theyyam #KeralaAssemblyBookFestival #KeralaLegislativeAssembly
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The visit coincided with the 30th anniversary celebrations of the iconic film Bombay and the Bekal-based BRDC. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/jab-shaila-bano-met-theyyam-manishas-visit-to-bekal-celebrating-bombay-gets-a-spiritual-twist-rhfyroeo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ManishaKoirala #Bombay #Bekal #ManiRatnam #Theyyam
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The Theyyam season has begun in North Kerala, bringing with it renewed discussions on preserving the ritual’s sanctity amid modern changes. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/theyyam-season-begins-in-north-kerala-festival-dqp9hft4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Theyyam #KeralaCulture #RitualArt #NorthKerala #TraditionLivesOn
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Kerala’s Vibrant Folk and Classical Dances Enthral Chandigarh Audience.
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/pb_kerala_tourism_presentation_chandigarh
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