Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates Hinduism while weaving in Hindu mythology. Each performance is both a ...

For nearly 300 years, a family’s ancestral house in India's southern state of Kerala has been the stage for theyyam, an ancient folk ritual ... be manifestations of gods and goddesses, ancestral ...

It was the time of year for worshiping Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, to whom all wise Indian businessmen ... Kirloskar’s respect for ancient rites is matched by his ...

India remains one of the most religiously ... You should draw from the ancient texts to the stories of the gods to the holy sites along the banks of the Ganges River. Topics could include: Gain ...