Honorable Mention
Theyyam Festival
DESCRIPTION
Attending theyyam is by far the best thing one can do while they are in Kerala.”Theyyam” is a ritualistic performance, which can be described as the most visible, spectacular art
form of Malabar (Northern part of Kerala), associated with myths and legends. Theyyam can also be
described as a form of worship consisting of rituals, colorful costumes and divine dance through
which the gods are appeased and honoured. Theyyam – the form of worshipping gods, goddesses,
legendary heroes etc is based on a rather simple concept, that after suitable propitiatory rituals, the
god or goddess belonging to a temple becomes temporally manifest in the body of an empowered
man (the performer), thereby elevating him to a divine status. Theyyam ceremonies usually take
place either within the precincts of a small shrine – usually called Kavu, Kazhakam, Muchilottu,
Mundiya, Sthanametc or in the yard of an ancestral house, or in an open space with a temporary
shrine called Pathi.
AUTHOR
I am Dnyaneshwar Prakash Vaidya ,I am amateur photographer from small village near kolhapur city . In my opinion maharashtra state in india has a ancient as well as glowy history side . There is a historic culture and tradition vary from town to town and mile to mile.
There are many holy festivals and traditions followed by worldwide photographers for which they came across maharashtra , not just did photography but became a part of tradition and enjoys alot. There are cultural festivals like palkhi festival , haldi festival , lord ganesha festival Kushti Festival And many more....
I started amateur photography in year 2015. I am working for maharashtrian tradition and culture , stories and photography as a hobby .Besides my proffession is different I make time to know different cultures do photography . As many as events and festivals I joined I may say that their is a growth in my photography as well as in catching and building stories Now I know how to do and what to do.
