Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam Festival in Kerala

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Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam is held at Kuttikkol Thampuratty Bhagavathy near Erinhipuzha, Kasargode District, Kerala.The Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam festival which showcases most of the major Theyyams is a fascinating event. The festival with its psychedelic color and pageantry is unforgettable.Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam is one of the most popular festivals of Kerala, God's own country. Theyyam is an indulging folk art unique to the northern parts of Kerala and forms an integral part of the lore and beliefs of the people of the region. There are many forms of theyyam in fact a large number of them. Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam festival at Kanatho is instrumental in highlighting the worship of deity and that with her associates. It incorporates dance, mime and music, and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures, which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits. Variety of theyyams is presented at the festival like Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc. Indian Festival Tours invites you to be a part of this festival which is unforgettable with its psychedelic colour andpageantry.The annual ten-day Theyyam festival held at Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam is a grand affair showcasing an array of theyyams where the colorful ritual dance of Kerala, is recognized as one of the oldest folk art forms of India.

Location info:

Address: Kuttikkol, Near Erinhipuzha, Kasargod District, Kerala, India.

District: Kasargod District

Nearest City: Kanhangad, Kudlu, Mangalore and Thiruvallam.

Best time to visit: March.

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Watrch the dance, mime and music, and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures and also watch Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc.

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Useful Links:

http://topics4all.blogspot.com/2008/02/kuttikkol-thampuratty-theyyam.html
http://templefestivals.blogspot.com/2007/09/temple-festivals.html
http://outstandingindia.blogspot.com/2008/08/festival-in-kerala.html