If you have the time this traditional dance cum theater is worth a watch. Best to have a local explain before hand whats going on as the story line is intricate and complicated. I think it is seasonal so time your holiday accordingly.
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tracy h
London, United Kingdom
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i loved this part of kannur and went 5 times to see the theyyam ritual.....so interesting and spiritually uplifting
Date of experience: March 2015
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Venu G
Kannur, India
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kannur, the city of looms and lores , can boast of its own folk artform- THEYYAM-.The theyyam time lasts for about 2-4 months in and around kannur in various "kavus" from almost mid oct . there are many forms of theyyams and with each of these demigods, strange but interesting stories and anecdotes are attached.
theyyams are very colourful and majestic to watch. their graceful movements are real treats to the eyes and the accompanying drum beats and songs add fervour to this wonderful artform.
Date of experience: November 2014
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DCFabian
Washington, DC
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Seeing a good theyyam was one of the highlights of my trip to southern India. They are often late at night, but it's worth it. Not all theyyams are the same. The second one I went to had many fewer people and was not as spectacular as the first. So it's worth asking to find out which are the best ones to go to as there are often more than one a night during the season.
Date of experience: February 2015
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PA306
London, United Kingdom
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We were fortunate enough to witness a Theyam ritual involving the dancer kicking hot coals with his bare feet. The locals were so friendly and offered us food every 10 minutes!
Date of experience: March 2015
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senbio28
Bengaluru, India
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Its been such a nice experience for me to visit my long term wish theyyam...
Travel kannur is having set of team with guides and good contacts to collect information about theyyem in various area.
My two days visit in the month of February I can able to see 22 theyyam type.
In my visit I came to know lot of history about theyyam too, through this travel kannur
Date of experience: February 2015
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