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

• Prize
  Bronze in Press/Performing Arts
• Photographer
  Shajin Nambiar, India
• Date of Photograph
  15-01-2025

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.