I didn’t know what to expect when I stepped off the train in Thrissur. A local friend had told me, “If you’re in Kerala during April, you must see Pooram.”What he didn’t say was that I’d feel it in my bones. The morning of the festival, the town was already wide awake, draped in gold […]
Theyyam is a fascinating art form that is unique to the northern region of the Indian state of Kerala. This ritualistic dance form is believed to have originated from the ancient Dravidian culture and is still a prominent cultural tradition of the region. Theyyam is a visual and auditory spectacle that combines dance, music, and […]