Theyyam to light up Thiruvananthapuram during Assembly book festival
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The Kerala Legislative Assembly announced a week-long book festival featuring Theyyam ritual art performances organized by the Mahe Theyyam Heritage Committee.
Background
The book festival is scheduled from January 7 to 13, 2026, at the Kerala Legislative Assembly complex. Theyyam performances will occur from January 8 to 12, featuring forms like Pookkuttichathan Thira and Muthappan Vellattam.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceTheyyam: A ritual art form originating in northern Kerala.
- PostE.P. Narayanan: Padma Shri awardee leading the Mahe Theyyam Heritage Committee.
- FactThe festival includes specific forms: Pookkuttichathan Thira, Muthappan Vellattam, Padaveeran Theyyam, Kuttichathan Thira, Agnikandakarnnan Theyyam, Vasoorimala Bhagavathi Thira, and Pottan Theyyam.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating traditional ritual arts like Theyyam into contemporary public spaces and institutional events to preserve cultural heritage.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural preservation: Balancing ritual sanctity with public exhibition in institutional settings
- Heritage promotion: Leveraging state-sponsored platforms to sustain dying folk art forms
Keywords: Cultural Heritage · Ritual Art · Intangible Culture · State Patronage · Artistic Preservation
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