Thira
Theyyam - Thirayattam - Thira
The most outstanding of the folk arts of Kerala, especially in the northern regions. Also called Thirayattam, (because every thira or village performed this ritualistic art at the village temple). This primitive ritualistic art demands long hours of preparation. The Theyyam or Kolam, represents a mythological, divine or heroic character. There are over 350 Theyyams in northern Kerala.The hood, headdress, face painting, breast plate, bracelets, garlands and fabric of attire of each of these kolams are distinct and meticulously crafted according to the character presented. The instruments used are chenda and veekuchenda (drums), elathalam and kuzhal (horn). This art form is mostly performed in Bhagavathy temples. Performances are carried out between October and May. Thira is the major subdivision of Theyyam.
Thira Mahothsavam - Annual Festival
Meenam 18th – Thira Mahothsavam
Viseshal Poojas 12pm Purathe Kuruthi 1 pm Prasada OottuFrom 2pm to .... Varavukal – Ilaneer, Valu, Kodi 4pm to …. Vellatu Kannikkakarumakan Vellattu Thalachillon Vellattu Sree Paradevatha ezhunnellippum thirayattavum Sandhya Samayam….. Thalappoliyodu koodi Sree Bhagavathi thira ezhunnellippum thirayattavum…. 9pm Vedikkettu 10pm Prasada Oottu Thayambhaka After that … Different thiras Kannikkakarumakan thira Thalachillon thira Paradevatha thirayattam Morning Sree Bhagavathi thirayattam Sudhikalasam
Viseshal Poojas 12pm Purathe Kuruthi 1 pm Prasada OottuFrom 2pm to .... Varavukal – Ilaneer, Valu, Kodi 4pm to …. Vellatu Kannikkakarumakan Vellattu Thalachillon Vellattu Sree Paradevatha ezhunnellippum thirayattavum Sandhya Samayam….. Thalappoliyodu koodi Sree Bhagavathi thira ezhunnellippum thirayattavum…. 9pm Vedikkettu 10pm Prasada Oottu Thayambhaka After that … Different thiras Kannikkakarumakan thira Thalachillon thira Paradevatha thirayattam Morning Sree Bhagavathi thirayattam Sudhikalasam