Question

The most popular ritual art form of North Malabar :

• A. Padayani
• B. Theyyam
• C. Kootiyattam
• D. Yakshaganam

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Theyyam

Read Explanation:

• Theyyam is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka.

• Theyyam is also known as Kaḷiyattam or Tira. Theyyam consists of traditions, rituals and customs associated with temples and sacred groves of Malabar.

• The people of the region consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.

• Vellattam or Thottam is the first part of the Theyyam performance. It is performed with only a small red headdress and no proper make-up or any decorative costume is used during this occasion. Then the dancers are accompanied with drummers and they recite a particular ritual song, which describes the myths and legends of the deity of the shrine to be propitiated.

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