Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam - Theyyam is a popular ritual form of worship in Kerala, this picture shows Kathivanoor veeran theyyam

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Kathivanoor Veeran or Manthappan (മന്ദപ്പൻ) Theyyam - The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community in ancient caste structure formed by Namboothiri brahmins in Kerala, and have an important position in Theyyam. The people of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a God and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam. A similar custom is followed in the Mangalore region of neighbouring Karnataka known as Bhuta Kola.

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Size: 4676px × 2622px
Location: Kannur, Kerala, India
Photo credit: © Tito Kochuveettil / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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