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The village elders or representatives of various houses and clans, seek blessings and advice from the theyyam towards the end of the ritual. The theyyam also distributes <i>prasādam<i> during the ritual. <i>Prasādam</i> is an offering of generosity to the Hindu deity, which is blessed and returned to the gathering.

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The village elders or representatives of various houses and clans, seek blessings and advice from the theyyam towards the end of the ritual. The theyyam also distributes prasādam during the ritual. Prasādam is an offering of generosity to the Hindu deity, which is blessed and returned to the gathering.

Tags: theyyam, kerala, india, ritual, blessing, people, worship


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