What does it take for a man to become a god? In North Kerala, Theyyam artistes undergo hours of rituals, makeup and transformation to embody deities. Follow Vinu Peruvannan as he becomes Kathivanoor Veeran, a warrior-turned-deity, and discover the folklore, fire and faith behind Kerala’s extraordinary Theyyam tradition.
Updated - October 15, 2026 02:06 pm IST