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SUMMARY:Theyam (Kalarivathukkal)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270616
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:OPAQUE
LOCATION:Local temples\, Kalarivathukkal\, Madayi etc.\, Kannur\, Kerala\, 
 670307
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DESCRIPTION:Theyyam at Kalarivathukkal Sree Bhagavathi Kshetram in Valapatt
 anam\, Kannur\, forms an important part of the ritual heritage of North Ma
 labar and is particularly associated with the annual Kalasham that marks t
 he conclusion of the Theyyam season in the region. The shrine is dedicated
  to Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi\, a powerful form of the Mother Goddess\, a
 nd has traditionally been associated with the Kolathiri royal family. The 
 temple’s ritual calendar includes several Theyyam forms\, among them Kal
 arivathukkal Bhagavathi\, Chuzhali Bhagavathi\, Kshetrapalaka\, Someswari\
 , Padikkutti and other deity forms\, each with its own mythology\, costume
 \, ritual sequence and musical accompaniment. In the religious tradition o
 f Theyyam\, the performer undergoes prescribed preparations before appeari
 ng in elaborate costume and makeup\, and devotees regard the completed kol
 am as the visible manifestation of the deity during the ritual. The perfor
 mances combine invocation\, ritual movement\, percussion\, chanting and hi
 ghly distinctive visual elements such as painted faces\, ornaments and lar
 ge headgear. Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi is especially notable for its impo
 sing thirumudi\, which forms a defining feature of the ritual presentation
 . The shrine’s connection with Kalaripayattu is also reflected in its na
 me and traditions surrounding the goddess\, who is locally revered in conn
 ection with Kerala’s martial heritage. The Theyyam performed here is not
  presented as a stage entertainment but as a religious…\n\nEvent page: h
 ttps://app.eventifyplus.com/event/theyam-kalarivathukkal
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