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 Kerala
India Vacations offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Kerala
classical dance forms and offers online tour booking for cultural tours
to Kerala, South India. Come and visit a land of bright colors, long
standing traditions and ritualistic dances. Theyyam is a ritualistic
dance performed in Kerala, South India and is an art form that
celebrates the glory and courage of the unsung Kerala heroes.
Bright and somewhat grotesque make up, colorful costumes and bright headgears characterize the dancers who perform Theyyam.
The
lively footwork, ritualistic vitality and gymnastic fervor that
symbolize the courage and valor of the heroes of Kerala, South India
adds an element of mysterious magnetism to this rare art form.
Theyyam represents a period of glory of the Kerala folk
life. It is actually believed that Gods and Goddesses come and possess
these dancers as they begin to perform. The instruments used to create
the lively music for Theyyam performances include the Drum, Cherututi,
Chermangalam, Cymbal, Conch, Perumbara and more.
Theyyam is also known as Kaliattam and is performed to
honor Gods, Goddesses, Demi-Gods, Epic Characters, Spirits, Trees,
Snakes and Demons.
Theyyam dances are performed in honor of about 300 deities. The
ritualistic songs that accompany these dance performances are known as
Thottam Pattukal.
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