Watch: When a man becomes god: The story of Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam
The Hindu profiles Vinu Peruvannan, a Theyyam performer in northern Kerala, who spends hours preparing through ritual, makeup and dance to embody the deity Kathivanoor Veeran, a legendary warrior. The piece explores the centuries‑old Theyyam tradition, its intense preparation, the cultural folklore and the community’s devotion that allow a human to be temporarily regarded as a god.