Theyyam (theyyattam) is a ritual dance form popular in northern Kerala. Theyyam is normally performed in temples/Kavu/kOOttam mostly in Kannore and Kasrgode districts in few places in Kozhikode district. The name theyyam is derived from the malayalam name for God (daivam). During the ritual the artist is considered as God and they complain ask for blessings as if they are talking to God






Theyyam is not merely an art like dance or a song. Though there are THOTTAMPAATT(in the form of songs)  music, dance movements in Theyyam, it is a ritual. Each and every elements of Theyyam will provide a unique 
experience 

Theyyam is a corrupt form of Devam or God. People of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a God and they seek blessings from this Theyyam.