When gods walk at dawn: A traveller’s guide to experiencing Theyyam in North Kerala
Travelers to North Kerala can witness Theyyam, a ritual where a performer embodies a deity, during the Kaliyattam festival at Sree Kathivanoor Veeran temple in Kavvayi, about 40 km from Kannur. The guide explains how to attend, what to expect from the fire‑lit ceremonies, and why the experience is considered one of the region’s most vivid cultural events.