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Theyyam Season

A powerful ritual performance season across North Kerala, known for firelight, painted faces, intimate village settings, and deeply rooted community context.

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Season 2026

October 2026 - May 2027

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A living ritual calendar for documentary photographers

Theyyam is not a single event in one venue. It is a season of ritual performances across temple compounds, village grounds, and community spaces in North Kerala. For photographers, the opportunity is not only color and spectacle. The strongest work comes from understanding the preparation, belief, crowd movement, local protocol, and quiet moments around the performance.

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