Agni Bhairavan Thira | Ritual Art Form of Kerala, Thirra or Theyyam thira is a ritual dance performed in "Kaavu"(grove)& temples of the Kerala, India
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Thira brings the gods to life. Performers dress up with ceremonial facial paint and loud clothing and dance in front of the deity, the bhagavathi. The objective clearly is to bring a sense of awe to the proceedings. Each performer represents a particular deity and is sponsored by devotees as a prayer offering. These dancers are viewed as being possessed by the gods when they are in their act, with devotees queuing up to meet them to share woes and wishes.