Theyyam, a ritual dance form with elaborate makeup and deity impersonation, is predominantly practiced in which region?
- North Kerala
- South Tamil Nadu
- Coastal Karnataka
- Western Odisha
Answer: North Kerala
Theyyam is a ritual art form of North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod) where performers embody deities through vibrant costumes, face painting, and trance. Rooted in ancestor worship and folk Hinduism, it preserves pre-Brahminical traditions.