Bronze in Press/Performing Arts / 2025 / Press / Performing Arts

Thee Kuttichathan Theyyam: The Fiery Dance of Divinity

  • Prize
    Bronze in Press/Performing Arts
  • Photographer
    Shajin Nambiar, India

Thee Kuttichathan Theyyam is a fiery ritualistic performance from Kerala, where the performer, embodying the mischievous yet powerful deity Kuttichathan, walks through flames. Adorned in striking red face paint, an ornate mask, and palm-leaf attire, the Theyyam endures fire to symbolize purification, divine energy, and supernatural strength. This sacred spectacle, held at village shrines, blends devotion, folklore, and intense spiritual expression. Devotees seek blessings, believing in Kuttichathan’s power to bring protection, prosperity, and justice.

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