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The artist was performing Kaithachamundi Theyyam, a unique theyyam performed in many temples in North Kerala especially Kannur.
Devakkoothu is the only theyyam — meaning god — performed by women, even as men traditionally wore the mudi (crown) to present even female deities.
DTPC has set up a help desk to ease the difficulties of tourists who wish to visit the district to explore the theyyam season.
Theyyam season is from October to May.
Theyyam is one of the oldest colourful ritual art form of Kerala
The movie helmed by Siby Padiyara is set in the village of Kuruvakunnu, which is home to Theyyam artist Chaathooty Perunavan.
Disha, an NGO has sought a ban on the participation of children in the ritualistic performance in north Malabar.
The court directive came after a PIL petition filed by an NGO contended children participating in the dance were thrown into the fire embers at least 101 times, thereby affecting the child's well-being.
The feared and revered god is often invoked by devotees when they get into trouble with police and court.
Without an iota of doubt, Theyyams are manifestation of God for the devotees.