Thirraとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Thirra is a ritual dance of North Malabar region in the Kerala State, South India, performed in Bhagavati temples. In most of the area of North Malabar region, Thirra is known as Theyyam. Thirra is performed primarily in Thalassery and Vadakara areas. This art form is performed by the artists of Peruvannan (Vannan) community. It has maximum similarity with Theyyam. This art is performed during Utsavam (Annual temple festival). Clan deities such as Bhagavathi, Vishnu, Shiva are worshipped in these forms.