As you all know Kerala is One of the world famous tourist destination of the world. People call this Place as Gods Own Country. In the Northen Part of Kerala there is a region called North Malabr. Here we can see a ritual art performance with Gods. This is the Only place where you can see Godwith your Naked Eyes. This centuries old Perfomance art form is called THEYYAM
Theyyam is a centuries old ritual that takes place only in small villages in the northern part of the Kerala, i.e. Kasargod, Kannur, Waynad and Calicut which were form part of Malabar districts of former Madras Presidency. Theyyam is one of the most outstanding ancient dance forms of Kerala. It is a very fascinating ritual practiced for centuries by certain lower caste people of northern Kerala. This folk art form is also called as Thirayattom which is performed in Kavus or village temples. The theyyam or kolam (a form or shape) represent mythological divine or heroic characters. There are nearly 400 theyyams in northern Kerala.
Theyyam is performed by male members of particular castes only. Theyyam performers are from exclusively ex-untouchables castes like Malayan, Pulayan, Vannan, Anjootan, Munnutton, Velan, Chungathan, Koppalan, and Maylion. During the performance, however a low caste performer becomes God and hence could interact with and have power over the high-ranking priests and leaders of the village. In this way theyyam represent a complete reversal of the social caste structure.