Meleri - The Pyre - Documentary

Meleri - The Pyre

Ottakolam Theyyam : Sajith Panikkar, Koyyongara
Script/ Direction : V.K. Anilkumar
Production, Camera & Studio : Ameer Ali Olavara, Insight Studio, Thrikkaripur
Editor : Shiju Ishak



Otakkolam is the toughest of all Theyyam forms.
This is also known as Theechamundi. The Fire - the pyre into which the Theyyam enters is called Meleri.
The firewood required to make this is collected from the region where the Ottakolam is to be performed.
The artist of Malaya community who assumes the role of Theyyam is honored with traditional symbolic gifts even today.
Kaliyattam takes place in very heart - rending circumstances where the artist who constantly do Theyyams like Ottakolam fall prey to sickness, withdraw from the scene and meet with an early death.
A single ottakolam performance come to a conclusion through various complex rituals like Adayalam kodukkal, Thidangal, Thottam, Meleri Kaiyyelkal, Maari maatal etc.

For Information and further clarification Contact
Mr. V.K. Anil Kumar : +91 9895280511