Pottan Theyyam

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Description : Theyyam or Theyattam is a popular colorful ritual dance and an ancient art form of Malabar in North Kerala. It is also known as 'Kaliyattom' which means a sacred dance performance for goddess Kali. Kannur can rightly be termed as the birth place of Theyyam. Theyyam festival at Kannur also known as Theyyams at Kanathoor, is a colorful event that attracts a number of people from all over the world.