Bappurian Theyyam: Kerala’s Inclusive Ritual with Hindu-Muslim Unity

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Bappurian theyyam which is locally known as Mappila theyyam. Mappila is the term referring to Muslim. Bappurian Theyyam is a blend of Hindu Muslim faith and traditions which embodies the harmonious co existence of these communities. The temple is open to all, religion, caste and no bar. Though Theyyam is God, he is a friend to all. He is not the kind of God scaring devotees, demanding complete devotion. Instead, Theyyam listens to people giving a therapeutic impact. The person who performs Theyyam is an ordinary local man who is known to everyone. Theyyam keeps an equal footing with people instead of dominating them.   Reporter: Shahina K. K.  Video and Stills: Aman Saji Dominic  Editing: Ehraz Zaman   Follow us: Website: https://www.outlookindia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Outlookindia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outlookindia/ X: https://twitter.com/Outlookindia Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaNrF3v0AgWLA6OnJH0R Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlookMagazine Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/outlookindia  #Theyyam #MappilaTheyyam #Muslim #Kerala #Art #Culture #Dance #Tradition #History #India

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00:30This is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.

00:52The main reason for the foundation of the theyyam is to bring people who have been abused

00:59or abused into the main line.

01:04This is a big revolutionary change.

01:08The theyyam is for the people who are the lowest in the society.

01:14Ariyappongenni was a mother of 12 children.

01:19She lost her children and gave birth to a daughter.

01:25When she was about to get married,

01:29the Angalamarai and Muthu were about to come.

01:32The marriage took place at the height of gold.

01:34The ship sank.

01:35The Angalamarai and Muthu died.

01:38At that time, Amma,

01:41the Angalamarai and Muthu died.

01:45Amma went to see where they were.

01:47When Amma looked, everyone had died.

01:49The ship sank.

01:52Amma's ship sank.

01:58The Angalamarai and Muthu came back.

02:04Amma went to see the ship again.

02:08The Angalamarai and Muthu came back.

02:11Amma went to see the ship again.

02:12The Angalamarai and Muthu came back.

02:18The Angalamarai and Muthu came back.

02:24The theyyam came with the theyyam.

02:27The theyyam came with the theyyam.

02:31It was a Muslim's festival.

02:35The first one is called Makkathu, and the second one is called Madanapalli.

02:42There are mainly three groups who perform the Pappuram Deyam.

03:03The speciality of this is that the people of the Muslim community see this as their deity.

03:08The Pappuram Deyam has its own history.

03:11But it still has a secular nature.

03:14Today is the first day of the Kali Yadam.

03:18A Muslim family comes here, lights a lamp, and walks to Tirumuthu.

03:27We still have a belief that non-Hindus are not allowed to enter.

03:34But now, we see the Pappuram Deyam as a part of the Maaplai Deyam.

03:37We can see the Pappuram Deyam as a part of the Maaplai Deyam.

03:40The people who come here are known as the followers of the Pappuram Deyam.

03:44They are known as the followers of the Pappuram Deyam.

03:47This is a name that is popular among devotees.

03:52But in a secular way, this Pappuram Deyam is a part of the Pappuram Deyam.

04:03The people who are following the Pappuram Deyam are called the Maniyanis.

04:07The people who are following the Pappuram Deyam are called the Maniyanis.

04:12These people are from the Malaya and Vanna community.

04:15They are known as the followers of the Pappuram Deyam.

04:19We see people who are following the Pappuram Deyam for a whole year,

04:22and we see people who have been annihilated.

04:24At this time, they bless the deity with blessings.

04:28It is a big cultural event that is happening at this time.

04:31It is not always like that.

04:33But in Kavagal, there are thousands of people like this.

04:38There are different castes, different communities, different religions.

04:41This is not a problem here.

04:42Here, everyone is standing as one.

04:44They are enjoying, they are happy.

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