An ancient art form, more than eight centuries old, Theyyam is one of the most spectacular of the ritual arts forms of Northern Kerala. Theyyam performances include the myths and stories of the many gods and celestial spirits in Kerala mythology, and its performers are vigilant and committed to guarding the purity of the art form and preserving its ritualistic heritage.

Festival	Location	Date
Kalleli Oorali Appooppankaavu Temple Festival	Kalleli Oorali Appooppankaavu, Pathanamthitta	Karkitakam
Roopakkalam Pattu Festival	Kanadi Madam Tharavadu Temple, Thrissur	Mithunam
Karikkakam Aadi Chovva	Karikkakam Sree Chamundi Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram	Karkitakam
Kalamandalam Nrithamela	Koothambalam at Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur	Mithunam
Ss. Gervasis and Prothasis Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church Feast	Kothanalloor Forane Church, Kottayam	July 3, 2021
Maritheyyam	Madayikavu, Kannur	Karkitakam
Mangalam Vela	Manangottu Bhagavathi Temple, Palakkad	May 25, 2021 | Edavam 11
Utsavam at Sree Mangottukavu Temple	Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple, Palakkad	Edavam
Feast of Our Lady of Snow	Manjumatha Basilica (Basilica of Our Lady of Snow), Ernakulam	July 30 - August 5, 2021

To appease a Goddess, one must ensure perfection at all costs. Bhadrakali Temples in Central Kerala do conduct a traditional folk art which is performed to appease the Goddess. It is said to that this art form have originated from prehistoric times and is known as Padayani. The great Padayani festivals of God’s Own Country are said to have been derived from the dance performed by Lord Shiva and other Gods, to appease Goddess Durga. Today, the music, facial masks and often even satirical content, is an integral part of the fabric of the State. These performances depict the mythological behemoths in a variety of forms. The colours, decorations, rhythms and sheer vitality on display leaves every spectator enthralled.