WMappila Theyyams are a variant of Theyyam performed in North Malabar especially in Kasaragod district it is related to the Mappila Muslims of Malabar Coast. This Theyyam is deified by Mavilan, Koppalan and Vannan communities and is done with the cooperation of Hindus and Muslims. The characters of this theyyam are mostly spirits of Mappilas that are related to the local deities. The common names of male Mappila theyyams are Aali, Aandi, Mukri, Poker, Bappiriyan, Kunhali, Mammu, Mammad etc. Ummachi and Naithiyar are the common names attributed to female theyyams.The dialogues of Mappila theyyams have mentions about Islamic migration to Kerala in the 7th century and communal harmony.
WTheyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka, India. Theyyam consisted of several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The performers of Theyyam belong to the aboriginal lower caste community in Kerala, and have an important position in Theyyam. The people of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.
WGulikan Theyyam is worshiped as the Lord Shiva. Gulikan Theyyam is part of the Kaliyattam, a popular religious folk dance in the Indian state of Kerala.
WMuchilot Bhagavathi is the tutelary deity of Vaniya Nair/Vaniyan community of North Malabar.
WNeeliyar Bhagavathi is a Theyyam ritual conducted in the northern part of Kerala, India. The term Neeliyar Bhagavathi refers to the goddess of the Mangattuparamba Neeliyar temple; the ritual is mainly performed in this temple. This Theyyam is usually performed in the evening, during sunset. The goddess Neeliyar Bhagavathi has temples dedicated to her in different parts of Kannur including Cherukunnu, Eranjikkal, Mathamangala, etc. This particular Theyyam is performed by the Vannan caste. A few musical instruments, like Chenda are used during the performance.
WOnapottan (Onesvaran) is a folk character that appears during the Onam season in North Malabar region of Kerala. The Onapottan visits the houses during the Utradam and Thiruvonam days of Onam. The role of Onapottan is enacted by an artist. The name Onapottan is given to this character because he does not speak. His arrival is announced by the ringing of the traditional 'hand bell'. He wears elaborate props including the heavy crown, palm leaf umbrella, bangles and face paint. He is supposed to bring prosperity to the houses he visits by giving blessings. Onapottan is not a common sight now, and is popular only in villages. In some parts of Kerala, the right to enact Onapottan is restricted to members of Malaya community.
WAn inevitable constituent in a majority of the Kaliyattams is the performance of the Vishnumoorthi Theyyam. And its performance includes complicated rites and rituals. The peculiar drum-beats can be heard up to a distance of 2 km from where the performance of the Vishnumoorthi Theyyam takes place. The enactment involving the Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu by the Koladhari especially thrills the devotees and the spectators as a result of the body movements involved in it.