Haritha Thampan, who hails from Kannur, the land of Theyyam, was struck by the profound lyrics of a song sung by Manu Rag during a trip. An assistant professor at the Lasya College of Fine Arts at Pilathara in Kannur district, Haritha says it was the socially relevant theme of the Theyyam that struck a chord in her. “Pottan Theyyam, …
In this sense, the term pottan is much more meaningful. This idea is beautifully translated even in the visual form of the mask that Pottan Theyyam wears. He is rather allowed in his performance to make use of any chance to make a fool of himself, or better say, his whole performance is a pottan kali. In that sense, Pottan …
