Akash is 12 years old and as exuberant as all boys of his age. The only difference is that he belongs to the Malayan community which holds the right to perform Theyyam. His entire family, and vast ...

KANNUR: A 7.5-hour documentary, Chilambattam, is one of its kinds featuring close to 350 Theyyam art forms of North Malabar. The film, directed by Pavithran Chinnoos, has the origin, myth, costumes ...

Aneesh Maloth, dressed in a white vest with sleeves and white checkered lungi, walks towards the temple to the accompaniment of beats on a chenda. He wears a skull cap, sports a faux black moustache ...

Predating Hinduisim, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences. I could hear the staccato drumming rising to a crescendo through the trees ...

Drawing huge crowds, Theyyam rituals are a vital part of community life but some enthusiasts fear the ancient art form is becoming too sanitised In a quiet village in Kannur in northern Kerala, ...