Kathakali
coconut sheaths in black, white and red patterns, fresh coconut fronds form skirts, fashioning breasts out of dry coconut shells and tying a red cloth around the waist. The facial decorations are intricately designed with enriched symbolism. Theyyam is performed in the courtyard of a house or village temple, as the artist gets ready and the spirit of the deity is evoked during the nighttime. The usual c characters in Theyyam are 'Gulikan', 'Darikan', Chamundi','Nagakali','Pottan', Theechamundi', 'Vasoorimala',Bhadrakali', etc.
Theyyam
Theyyam, a popular folk dance, with themes not only of Gods, but real life heroes like Thacholi Othenan, unniarcha etc. It has numerous deities, each having their own distinguishing headgear and costumes. The costumes of Theyyam are made out of cutting and painting
