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Perumithitta Tharavad is an extremely popular traditional festival celebrated in the state of Kerala. The festival is held in Kottamkuzhy, Kasaragod District of Kerala. In popularity the festival is rated very high as large number of tourists and visitors gather here during the festival.This annual festival pulls a huge number of crowds every year and hence is rated as one of the top most popular festival of the state also. Perumthitta Theyyam festival is the festival where most of the Theyyam forms are on display and is truly a grand affair. The main attraction at the festival celebrations includes Grand performances of different variety of Theyyam Dances. Theyyam dance is not a single dance form rather a collection of about 400 dance forms each representing a mythological, historical character.Varieties of theyyams are presented at the festival like Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc. Theyyam is not only high on entertainment value but also has great religious significance. Throughout the festival a number of rituals are performed according to the traditions of the state.These dances are among the oldest forms of art in India.The dance carnival held at Kottamkuzhy is truly a visual treat for all the onlookers who gather here from across the country.The dance presentations include colorful costumes, body painting, and trance-like performances. These performances are accompanied with splendid ancient shrines and temples contributing to the atmosphere.The festival is generally lasts for ten days spreading across December-January. This festival ends on December 16, 2006. Varieties of theyyams are presented at the festival like Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc. The annual ten-day Theyyam festival held at Perumithitta Tharavad Kottamkuzhy is a grand affair showcasing an array of theyyams where the colorful ritual dance of How to Reach |
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Address:Kottamkuzhy, Kasaragod District of Kerala |
District: Kasaragod |
Nearest City: Kottamkuzhy |
Best time to visit: December-January |
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Anandashramam Chandragiri Fort Cheruvathur Edneer Mutt Bellikoth Kariangode River Ajanoor Bela Chruch Valiyaparamba Hosdurga Fort The Nityanandasramam Adoor: Trikkanad & Pandyan Kallu Kasargod Town Ananthapura Lake Temple Bekal Fort Govinda Pai Memorial In Manjeswar Veermala Hills |
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