KANNUR: A mesmerising yet perilous art form, theyyam involves fierce and daring moves that leave audiences captivated. A century ago, foreigners referred to theyyam as the “devil dance” due to ...

Indians celebrate at the Theyyam dance festival at a local temple in the Kannur, a city in southern India. Theyyam dancers wear heavy make-up, flamboyant costumes and headgear to honour Hindu deities.

Theyyam and Thira, the traditional ritual art forms of north Kerala, will be performed in Thrissur district as part of the Chittanda Kaliyattam Festival on Wednesday and Thursday at the ...