A museum dedicated to preserving the ritualistic art of Theyyam without compromising its spiritual and traditional values will be established at Chanthappura in Kadannapally – Panapuzha grampanchayat, Minister for Registration, Museum and Archaeology Minister Ramachandran Kadannappally has said.
Inaugurating the Theyyam museum project on Thursday, the Minister said that the museum was aimed at portraying Theyyam as a purely ritual art form. He added that the museum’s design and narrative had been finalsied after in-depth consultations with Theyyam practitioners, ensuring authenticity and cultural integrity.
The project, originally proposed during the tenure of the first LDF government, faced delays due to technical issues, despite land allocation by the Public Works department and detailed planning. It was revived later with a fresh administrative santion of ₹7.96 crore. The construction has been entrusted to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, with ₹1 crore already disbursed as mobilisation advance.
The Minister called for the timely completion of the museum, highlighting the importance of preserving Theyyam in its true form.
M.Vijin, MLA, presided over the function. Rajmohan Unnithan, MP, and former MLA T.V. Rajesh were the chief guests. Museum and Zoo department Director P.S. Manjula Devi presented the project overview.
Published – May 30, 2025 10:35 pm IST
