Theeyaattam
Sign in to saveTheeyaattam also known as Theeyaattu (Tīyāttu) is a traditional temple dance form of Kerala.
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Theeyaattam also known as Theeyaattu (Tīyāttu) is a traditional temple dance form of Kerala.
There are two types of Theeyaattam – Bhadrakali Theeyaattu and Ayyappan Theeyaattu. Bhadrakali Theeyattu is performed by Theeyaattunnis (a Brahmin community in Kerala) whereas Ayyappan Theeyaattu is performed by Thiyyadi Nambiars.
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