Incense burning at a traditional Theyyam festival - a colourful ritual dance ceremony popular in North Malabar, Kerala, South India, South Asia.

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The ancient tradition of Theyyam (Teyyam, Theyyattam) is a colourful ritual dance festival popular in North Malabar, Kerala, South India, South Asia. The Theyyam festival is also known as Kaliyattam or “Dance of the Gods”

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Location: Kannur District, North Malabar, Kerala, South India, South Asia.
Photo credit: © Alison Eckett / Alamy / Afripics
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