Private Day Trip: Experience Theyyam Ritual from Kannur
Kannur, India
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 5 hours
Join this exciting once-a-life-time experience of the colorful Theyyam ritual in Kannur! Theyyam is one of the most spectacular ritual art forms of Northern Kerala including the legends and stories of the many gods and celestial spirits and its performers are vigilant and committed to guard the purity of the art form and preserving its ritualistic heritage. There are more than 500 types of Theyyams performed in a year at different parts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Your cultural exploration begins with visiting Theyyam festival locations that include witnessing Theyyam costume preparation, makeup scenes and participating in different ritual involved in the Theyyam performances.
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Join this exciting once-a-life-time experience of the colorful Theyyam ritual in Kannur! Theyyam is one of the most spectacular ritual art forms of Northern Kerala including the legends and stories of the many gods and celestial spirits and its performers are vigilant and committed to guard the purity of the art form and preserving its ritualistic heritage. There are more than 500 types of Theyyams performed in a year at different parts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Your cultural exploration begins with visiting Theyyam festival locations that include witnessing Theyyam costume preparation, makeup scenes and participating in different ritual involved in the Theyyam performances.You will be picked up at your hotel, railway or bus station in Kannur at 7am for morning departure or 2pm for afternoon departure and start this exciting 5-hour journey to experience Theyyam.
Begin your tour with village temples (Kavu) or ancestral homes of Hindu homes where Theyyams are performed annually. Theyyams are performed as a part of annual Temple festivals and you can expect 3-5 different types of Theyyam performances at one Temple. Witness the preparation of Theyyam costumes with the facility of photo taking opportunities. Next you will be guided to see Theyyam performances which is the important ritual part of Theyyam. Rest place will be available at temple or house. Continue to experience the other Theyyams performed in the same place and interact with Theyyam performers and villagers. If you are booking the after departure, you might have an opportunity to see Fire Theyyams that is only available at night (depending on availability).
Begin your tour with village temples (Kavu) or ancestral homes of Hindu homes where Theyyams are performed annually. Theyyams are performed as a part of annual Temple festivals and you can expect 3-5 different types of Theyyam performances at one Temple. Witness the preparation of Theyyam costumes with the facility of photo taking opportunities. Next you will be guided to see Theyyam performances which is the important ritual part of Theyyam. Rest place will be available at temple or house. Continue to experience the other Theyyams performed in the same place and interact with Theyyam performers and villagers. If you are booking the after departure, you might have an opportunity to see Fire Theyyams that is only available at night (depending on availability).
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