{"id":1332,"date":"2011-03-12T06:50:34","date_gmt":"2011-03-12T06:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/?p=1332"},"modified":"2011-03-12T06:50:34","modified_gmt":"2011-03-12T06:50:34","slug":"theyyam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/theyyam\/","title":{"rendered":"Theyyam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Theyyam is a generic name for a deity that is worshipped in the Indian state of Kerala. These rituals are often held in front of temples in front of a crowd. An individual will play the part of the deity with decorated masks and makeup. Then the individual will dance to the music or perform dances that narrate the myth or story about the particular deity. Individuals chosen to personify a deity must endure fatigue and hunger. They are not allowed to eat before the ritual and must fast and purify their bodies. These rituals are thousands of years old and involve the participation of both upper and lower castes. They can last twelve hours to a whole day.<\/p>\n

Muthappan Theyyam is one of the principal deities worshipped in Kerala. Muthappan Theyyam is considered both as Shiva and Vishnu in one being. There is an old story about an old man who suddenly fell ill. When the wife of the old man prayed for her husband to get well, her prayer was answered. To give thanks she gave fish as an offering. To this day fish is offered to the deity as an offering.<\/p>\n