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Thee Pandam involves ritual fire torches carried or whirled in temple festival processions. The spectacle marks devotion and festive energy at night-time rites.
Temple & Ritual Arts
Thee Pandam
Fire-torch ritual display in temple festival processions.
About
Thee Pandam involves ritual fire torches carried or whirled in temple festival processions. The spectacle marks devotion and festive energy at night-time rites.
Category
Temple & Ritual Arts
Type
Temple fire ritual
Notes
Fire-torch processional display
Where to see
Temple festivals
Origin district
Temple belts across Kerala, varying by shrine and region.
Community/tradition
Temple-service and ritual performing communities.
Costume
Ritual costume and ornaments prescribed by the local temple tradition.
Makeup
Ritual face painting or deity-specific markings where required.
Musical instruments
Temple drums, cymbals, and ritual song.
Performance occasions
Temple festivals.
Famous artists
Hereditary ritual performers of local temples.
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