Theyyam

 

         When the monsoon recedes, when the blue skies are clear and skies are clear of dark clouds, and the days hard work is done, drums resound from the villages, far and near. This is the season of Theyyam

Theyyam is the old ritual dance of North Kerala and Kannur can be named as the birth place of Theyyam. It's a religion based ritual dance. Men get into colorful exotic dresses, paint themselves as Gods, Goddesses, devils, evil sprits and even diseases, and dance to drums and music throughout the night. There are about four hundred different kinds of Theyyams. Theyyam offers a fascinating and novel experience for your eyes. The Theyyam performance has an aura of divine splendor as its accompanied by rituals & other devotional hymns.

Theyyam is performed as an offering to the deities, and to ward off poverty and illness. It is an intensely local ritual, usually performed in kavus (sacred groves), which are abundant throughout northern Kerala.

The theyyam seasons is October to May, during which time there will be annual ritual at each kavu. Theyyams are also often held to bring good fortune to important events such as marriages and house-warming

Kalaripayattu



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       Kalaripayattu is the ancient martial art of the State. Thalassery is the threshold of the Kalari Payattu. It is considered as the forerunner of Karate & Kung-fu. The Kalari is treated as the temple of learning. Age old traditions and customs are still practiced inside the Kalari religiously till today.The Gurukkal system consists of rigorous physical training besides training in self discipline. The weapons used were the sword, Dagger, Shield, short sticks, spears etc. The co-ordination of the body and mind is given maximum importance in this art.

Mangroves



Treasure of Kannur

An indigenous species that thrives in and around here being the home of the varied flora and fauna, harbour a rich community of plankton, which form the source of food for crabs, prawns and fishes. Also they recycle polluted water thereby increasing the water quality thus reducing pollution, preventing floods and bank erosion, reduce the fury of waves and wind and recharge ground water. They also form the breeding and nursery grounds for many marine and freshwater fishes. Mangrove forests also serve as important nursery, feeding, and refuge areas for a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic organisms including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates.

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