PERUMTHITTA THARAVAD FESTIVAL
AT
KASARAGOD
Perumthitta Tharavad is a popular festival that is being celebrated in Kottamkuzhy, Kasaragod District of Kerala near Chandrapuram. This is an annual festival which attracts a large crowd from all over the country.
This is rated as one among the most popular festivals of the state, Perumthitta Theyyam festival is one of the oldest ritual art forms of Kerala where most of the Theyyam forms are on display and is really a grand affair. The pomp and grandeur of the Theyyams are charming and is helping to keep the ancient tradition alive this.
This is a ten-day Theyyam festival held at Perumithitta Tharavad Kottamkuzhy. This festival is a grand affair which showcases an array of Theyyams where the colorful ritual dance of Kerala which is recognized as one of the oldest folk art forms of India.
Theyyam dance is not a single dance form rather a collection of about 400 dance forms each representing a mythological, historical character. During the festival,
Theyyam varieties like Elayor Theyyam, Chamundi Theyyam, Panchoorla Theyyam and Muthor Theyyam are presented. The festival includes dance, mime, music, and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures.
This is adhered with great importance to the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits. This week long festival is being held in the premises of Perumthitta Tharawad at Kottamkuzhy every year.
This is a well recognized form of Theyyam festivals which is being held around the time of New Year’s Eve. It is observed that the tentative date is from December to January.
The festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam Calendar in Kerala. The dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events are also influenced by local practices. Falling under this category, the dates of the Perumthitta Tharavad festival are approximate which needs to be confirmed with the local authorities.
The event is a stage for a variety of Theyyams like Elayoor Theyyam, Chamundi Theyyam, Panchoorla Theyyam and Muthor Theyyam to name a few. The performer dons the role of heroes and ancestral spirits. The Theyyam as such is a visual treat that arouses awe. Witnessing such an array of Theyyams together makes for an experience worth a lifetime.
By Air
The nearest airport is Mangalore airport which is located in the neighbouring state, Karnataka and is about 50 kilometers from Kasaragod
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Kasaragod which is at about 26 kilometers.
By Road
One can reach Perumthitta through the route: Bekal – Palakunnu – Mudiyakkal – Chandrapuram - Perumthitta.
End date: 15-12-2016
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