📍 Theyyam ✅ Place of Origin: Kerala ✅ Cultural Significance: • UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of India. • A captivating blend of dance, music, and storytelling, performed to honor deities and ancestral spirits. • Particularly popular during the harvest season. ✅ Unique Features: • Dancers wear intricate masks, colorful costumes, and headdresses, with their bodies adorned with vibrant body paint. • Traditional Keralan instruments such as the chenda, ilathalam, and maddalam are used during performances.