Watch: When a man becomes god: The story of Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam
What does it take for a man to become a god? In North Keralam, Theyyam artistes undergo hours of rituals, makeup and transformation to embody deities. Follow Vinu Peruvannan as he becomes Kathivanoor Veeran, a warrior-turned-deity, and discover the folklore, fire and faith behind Keralam’s extraordinary Theyyam tradition.
· 10/15/2026, 10:50:49 AM· 2 min read
What does it take for a man to become a god? In North Keralam, Theyyam artistes undergo hours of rituals, makeup and transformation to embody deities. Follow Vinu Peruvannan as he becomes Kathivanoor Veeran, a warrior-turned-deity, and discover the folklore, fire and faith behind Keralam’s extraordinary Theyyam tradition.
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