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Theyyam Dance - the Dance of God on fire. Camera Nikon D5 & 24-70 Lens

Theyyam is considered as the 'Dance of Gods' which celebrates the heroes of the community and the ancestors. There are more than 400 ways in which Theyyam is performed. These performances are held across temples in north Kerala during the months of October to April. Theyyam is an ancient ritualistic dance performed in the North Malabar region of India. The flamboyant dance incorporates elements and rituals from the prehistoric ages. In this The Theyyam danced on fire for which smoke is seen as it is main ritualistic performence I capture this during dance surrounded by villagers of this remote village of Malaber region of Kerala,India.

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Date Taken: 12.2019
Date Uploaded: 10.2021
Photo Location: Kannur , Kerala, India, India
Camera: NIKON D5
Copyright: © apurba Das