ceremony

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Devotee perform aarti to Lord Ganesh before taking the idol for immersion. One can see devotees throng the Yamuna bank on the last day of the Ganesh festival in Delhi.

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Aarti perform by devotees before immersion. One can see devotees gather in large number at Yamuna bank for immersion. while children playing and splashing water at the bank...

Karnataka·ceremony · river

The hood, headdress, breastplate, bracelets, garlands and fabric of attire of each Theyyam character are distinctive and meticulously crafted.

Karnataka·ceremony · river

Men wearing their make-up and gets ready for Theyyam celebration in Kerala. Theyyam (Teyyam, Theyyattam or Thira) is a popular ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area (consisting of pres…

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Theyyam dancers putting on their costumes for Theyyam dance in Kerala during Theyyam festival. Men wearing their make-up and gets ready for Theyyam celebration in Kerala.

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Chenda percussionists during the celebration of Theyyam festival in Kerala. The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India.

festival · ceremony

Chenda percussionists during the celebration of Theyyam festival in Kerala. The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India.

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Chenda percussionists during the celebration of Theyyam festival in Kerala. The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India.

ceremony · festival

Chenda and Elathalam percussionists during the celebration of Theyyam festival in Kerala. The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India.

Karnataka·ceremony

An old man applying sandalwood on the body of the Theyyam performers. Theyyam (Teyyam, Theyyattam or Thira) is a popular ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area (consisting of present-da…

Karnataka·dance · ceremony

Theyyam dancers in full traditional costume gets ready to dance on the beats of Chenda during Theyyam celebration in Kerala.

Karnataka·ceremony · festival

Devotees along with Theyyam dancers in full traditional costume paying tribute to diety during Theyyam festival in Kerala.

Karnataka·ceremony

Theyyam (Teyyam, Theyyattam or Thira) is a popular ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area (consisting of present-day Kasargod, Kannur Districts, Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad and Vadaka…

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Local people of Kerala performing rituals before Theyyam dance starts. Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.