kannur in tourisam point of view

1. KANNUR AS FOLKLORE DESTINATION
by
NIDHi

2. Kannur ,formerly known as Cannanore, is a city
and a Municipal Corporation in the district, state of
Kerala, 518 km north of state capital
Thiruvananthapuram
cradle of many a colourful folk art form like
Theyyam
The district is bound by the Western Ghats in the
East (Coorg district of Karnataka State)
Kozhikkode and Wayanad districts, in the South,
Lakshadeep sea in the West and Kasaragod, the
northern most district of Kerala, in the North.
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latitudes 11° 40' to 12° 48' North and longitudes 74° 52' to 76° 07' East. (kannur)

3. INTRODUCTION TO
THEYYAM
 predominant in the Kolathunadu area
(consisting of present-day Kannur
Districts,kasargod
Mananthavady,Wayanad & Kodagu
and Tulu nadu of Karnataka
 Kannur is one of the leading
place which gives fore-most
importance to folk arts and for
preserving traditional and
ancient cultures
 For our ancestors art is nothing
but life. so that it is very difficult
to single out the folk art from
their routine life contd>
People consider
Theyyam itself as a God
and they seek blessings
Theyyam is a popular ritual form
of worship

4. ●
Theyyam is an artistic dance
form & worship
The performer of Theyyam
gets himself completely into
the artistic rhythm.
Even when the dancer breaks
coconut against his forehead,
cuts his forehead with the
sword, or wears red-hot iron
chain on his body as a mark
of self-torture, he never goes
out of rhythm.
performance of Theyyam is to make life prosperous and remove all
hazards.

5. Theyyam is performed between the 10th day of Thulam (Malayalam
month corresponding to mid-October /mid-November) and middle of
Idavam (Malayalam month corresponding to mid-May/mid-June). This is
the period between the completion of the year’s harvest and
preparations for the next year’s harvest. This period for Theyyam is the
time for prayers for a good harvest, prosperity and general social
solidity.

6. Temple/Kavu
(Devastanam) - Usually
Theyyam performes at
Kavu
Vishnumoorthy, Puthiyabhagawathi,
Pottan, Kathivanoor Veeran,
Gulikan, Rakthachaamunnddi,
Madayilchaamunnddi, Vayanaattu
Kulavan, Kutty Shaashsthan, are the
popular Theyyam forms. It is
estimated that there are about 450
Theyyam forms.

7. Costumes - Man to God, costumes
makes this transition
IN THEYYAM ONLY NATURAL
COSTUMES ARE USED FOR MAKE
UP

11. The Kerala Folklore Academy
Kizhakkekara Kovilakam
Chirakkal P.O.
Kannur, Kerala - 670011
Tel: +91 497 2778090
Web: www.folkloremuseum.in
The Kerala Folklore Academy
For those keen to follow and understand the artistic heritage during
their visits to Kerala, it would be an ideal choice to visit at The Kerala
Folklore Academy, located at Chirakkal in Kannur, Established in 1995
by the Government of Kerala
welfare of the folk artistes is the prime concern, ensuring the welfare
of folk artistes , preserving and promoting the rich folk art traditions of
Kerala. is located by the side of the beautiful Chirakkal Lake
it function in traditionally built structure called nalukettu and presently houses a folklore library

12. SREE MUTHHAPPAN TEMPLE
Sree Muthappan is the most popular God in the
North Malabar. Muthappan is (also a theyyam) performed in
the famous Muthappan temple in Parassinikkadavu 16 km
north of Kannur town

13. Kottiyoor Shiva Temple located at Kottiyoor, is one of the a famous
Lord Shiva temple of North Malabar. This temple is located
approximately 50 km From Kottayam Malabar. This Shiva Temple also
known as the Kaasi of South (Dakshina Kaasi).

14. Sree Andalurkavu is a famous and prominent temple in Andalur
in Dharmadam village of Kannur dist.
This old temple is in the name of Lord Rama and the main
festival is celebrated in mid-February
Being a part of North Malabar, in Andalur kavu (also
theyyam or theyaattam) is the main ritual of worship.
It is one of the rare places where Yuddha kanda of
Ramayana — the great epic — is visualised and performed.
The main deities are Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman

15. Madayi Kavu Pazhayangadi
This is avery famous temple of Lord Bhagavathi. The annual
festival of 'Pooram Kuli' is attended by thousands of people
from all the four districts of North Malabar. The Madayi Kavu
is situated over Madayi hills of Pazhayangadi town.
Sree Jagannath Temple, Thalassery
It is situated near Temple Gate Railway Station, about one K/m from
Thalassery Town. Idol Shivalingam was erected by Sreenarayana
Guru in 1908
Sri Mavilayikkavu
This temple is located in Mavilayi village about 13 km from
Kannur town. The temple is famous for "ADI UTSAVAM" . God
DAIVATTAR(VISHNU), VETTAKARUMAKAN, GANAPATI AND
BHAGAVATI are the main deities in the temple.

19. A new international airport is under construction at
Moorkhanparamba near Mattanur in Kannur
Kannur is an ancient sea port. The nearest all-weather sea
port is Mangaluru in Karnataka state. Azhikkal port in
Kannur has been included for developing coastal shipping by
the Government of India under the National Maritime
Development Programme (NMDP)

20. Other attractions in kannur
Muzhappilangad
Beach (India’s Only
Drive In Beach)
madayipara

23. Kerala is the first state in India declare tourism as
an industry
Recommendations
Take the tourists into confidence and present friendly
hospitality to them.
Provide special attention and care to tourists.
eco-tourism and towards nature
Get feedback from tourists.
Distribute tourism publicity materials at airports.
Start more tourism information centers.
Organise cultural programmes with the participation
of foreign tourists.

24. THANK YOU
& ALL THE
BLESSINGS FROM
THEYYAM