Thirra
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thirra is a ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, performed in Bhagavati temples. Thirra is performed in the adjoining areas of Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. This art form is performed by the artists of Peruvannan (Vannan) community. It has some similarity with Theyyam. It will be done at the time of Utsavam (Annual temple festival).
[edit] Different types of Thiras
- Bhagavati Thirra
- Bhairavan Thirra
- Chanthu Thirra
- Gulikan Thirra
- Kuttichathan Thirra
- Hanuman Thirra
- Pottan Thirra
- Kandakarnan Thirra
- Chamundi Thirra
- Vasurimala Thirra
- NagaKali Thirra
- Dharikavadham Thirra
 |
State of Kerala Kerala Topics | History | Economy | Geography | Flora and Fauna | Culture | Arts | Tourism |
|---|---|
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Districts | Alappuzha • Ernakulam • Idukki • Kannur • Kasaragod • Kollam • Kottayam • Kozhikode • Malappuram • Palakkad • Pathanamthitta • Thiruvananthapuram • Thrissur • Wayanad |
| Major cities | Kochi • Kollam • Kozhikode • Thiruvananthapuram • Thrissur |
