Theyyam Photography

Theyyam – Featured

Kathivanoor Veeran and Chemmarathi Thara

It’s 05:00 in the morning. The sun is yet to rise. Kathivanoor Veeran circambulates the 81 blazing torches of Chemmarathi Thara.

Kathivanoor Veeran I

Kathivanoor Veeran I

A moment from the Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam.

Kathivanoor Veeran II

Kathivanoor Veeran II

Another moment from the Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam.

Valiya Thottam I

Valiya Thottam I

Valiya Thottam (Big Ballad), early moments.

Valiya Thottam II

Valiya Thottam II

Another moment from Valiya Thottam (Big Ballad).

Blessing Devotees I

Blessing Devotees I

Kathivanoor Veeran blessing devotees after an almost 24-hour devotional performance.

Blessing Devotees II

Blessing Devotees II

Blessing devotees at the end of the Theyyam offering.

A Moment of Rest

A Moment of Rest

The balladeer finds a moment to rest during Theyyam.

Vinu Peruvannan

Vinu Peruvannan

Back as human after the Theyyam.