Kerala – In northern Kerala, far from India’s big cities and tourist trails, an ancient ritual brings the gods down to earth – and takes aim at injustice. RFI went to the town of Payyanur to witness this Hindu ceremony carried out by Theyyam performers.
Every January, as the region of Kannur in the Indian state of Kerala hums with drums and colour, millions of people gather to witness the Theyyams – mystical performers who embody gods that once led rebellions against the powerful.
