Reading Time: 2 minutesAll post in one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB26D0KrNSw A Complete Guide to the War of the Gods Photo Story This page brings together my photographic record of a Theyyam performance based on the conflict between Vali and Sugriva from the Ramayana. The short video above gives the movement, rhythm and atmosphere of the ritual; the linked photo essays […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst part : War of Gods : Lets prepare for The war | Theyyam begins Second part : War of the Gods : Preparing for the war | Vali appears Third part : War of the Gods : Here Comes the Opponent | Sugriva Appears Fourth Part : War of Gods : The Provocation The […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst part : War of Gods : Lets prepare for The war | Theyyam begins Second part : War of the Gods : Preparing for the war | Vali appears Third part : War of the Gods : Here Comes the Opponent | Sugriva Appears Thus they came face to face, ready for the fight. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesFirst part : War of Gods : Lets prepare for The war | Theyyam begins Second part : War of the Gods : Preparing for the war | Vali appears As Vali is furiously waiting for his opponent to show up, mediator Hanumanji goes to find Sugriva. And finally Sugriva shows up. And here he […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy now you are aware of theyyam and a bit about the background story. If not, check out the first part. War of Gods : Lets prepare for The war | Theyyam begins So this is the battle between Vali and Sugriv from Indian epic Ramayana.  The whole fight between Vali and Sugriv happened because […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesIntroduction Those who have never heard the word  Theyyam must be wondering about it. So lets begin with Theyyam. Theyyam is basically a ritual in which the performer assumes the roles of characters from epics. Basically its an art form of worshipping the Gods. This form of worshipping can be seen mainly in Malabar or the  Northern side […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Theyyam Series : War of the Gods. I am welcoming you all to a different experience. Some of you may have already seen or experienced it. But those who haven't , stay tuned to witness the clash of the titans! First part : War of Gods : Lets prepare for The war | Theyyam begins […]