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Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam is a festival held in Kanathoor, Kasargod district, kerala.Theyyam, the colourful ritual dance of Kerala is one of the oldest art forms of India. It incorporates dance, mime and music and the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures, which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits.This is a well recognized form of Theyyam festivals which is held around the time of New Years Eve. It is seen that the tentative date is from 6th December to 6th January. The theyyams at Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam which should ritualistically be held from December 28-January 1 are really splendid. It is considered to be a real visual treat for the tourists who flock at the spots during the festive season.Theyyam celebrates primarily the Mother Goddess. Animals, serpents and trees also figure in worship as promising entities. Theyyam festival at Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam highlights the worship of deity and that with her associates. Variety of theyyams is presented at the festival like Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc.

The annual ten-day Theyyam festival held at Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam is a grand affair showcasing an array of theyyams where the colorful ritual dance of Kerala, is recognised as one of the oldest folk art forms of India. An array of theyyams, the fascinating dance form of Kannur, including Chamundi theyyam, Vishnumoorthy theyyam and so on are presented at this festival. This festival is very popular and splendid. The spot is about 20 km from Kasaragod railway station and about 50 km from Mangalore airport. Thefestival gives a real visual treat for the tourists who come from the distant places and flock at the spots during the festival.

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Karnataka.

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SCS Hospitals Pvt Ltd
Upper Bendoor, Hospital
Kankanady, Mangalore
Karnataka 575002
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Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada
Karnataka
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AJ Hospital
Kuntikana, Bejai
Mangalore, Karnataka 57500
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Athena College Of Nursing
Athena Hospital Complex
Falnir Road, Falnir
Mangalore, Karnataka 575001
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Indira Hospital Research & Diagnostic Centre
Mother Teresa Road
Falnir, Mangalore
Karnataka 575002
Tel: 0824 243011.

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