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Theyyam
Kerala Guide - Dance, Music and other Art Forms
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Unique dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a ritualistic folk dance form of Kerala performed in Kolathunaad a place presently known as Kannur. It means Theyyam is a corruption for Deyvam (God), while Aattam means dance. Thus it means God's dance. The dance is of a great traditional importance.

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