guarding nallavadu .......

Nallavadu, a small coastal village on the shores of pondicherry. A small patch of degraded sacred grove still survives with the intervention of community participation. Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest species are planted by the communities and are maintained, enriching the coastal biodiversity. Palm trees and the terracota motiffs are guarding the fisherfolks . . .

. . . theyyam . . .

....as a living cult with several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs, it embraces almost all communities together... The performers of Theyyam belong to the indigenous tribal community of kerala... theyyam is also one of the most outstanding ancient dance form of north kerala.. the cosmetics, music and reverence with sacred touch adds more beauty to the entire episode.. a jouney into the divine......