Legend of Kandanar Kelan Theyyam.- The Other God

• Photographer
  Shajin Nambiar
• Technical Info
  Iso 500 50mm 1.2 1/6400 Sec
• Photo Date
  25-03-2023

When not performing, Theyyam dancers are mere mortals. A tradition handed down through family lines, the dancers begin preparing for their divine roles at a young age, following the lessons taught by their 'Guru' and also by observing. Years are spent learning the skills required for every part of the tradition, from how to make costumes from coconut husks to the delicate art of face painting. Legend of Kandanar Kelan theyyam. The story behind the origin of Kandanar Kelan goes like this. A person called kelan who hails from theeya caste comes to a hilly area in search of his livelyhood through