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4:16 pmWomen’s seats in Kadapa, Pulivendula draw leaders’ spouses, Jagan’s aunt into the fray
4:13 pm‘Jailer 2’ movie review: Rajinikanth’s flourishes elevate Nelson’s rousing herogasm
4:12 pmM.K. Stalin says CM Vijay must visit local grocery shops to understand price rise
4:07 pmOutcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villages
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4:03 pmNo Navi Mumbai flights without additional traffic rights, says Emirates’ senior vice president
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Watch: When a man becomes god: The story of Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam

Reported by The Hindu 15 Oct 2026, 4:20 pm IST 1 min read

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What does it take for a man to become a god? In North Keralam, Theyyam artistes undergo hours of rituals, makeup and transformation to embody deities. Follow Vinu Peruvannan as he becomes Kathivanoor Veeran, a warrior-turned-deity, and discover the folklore, fire and faith behind Keralam’s extraordinary Theyyam tradition.

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First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 4:20 pm IST
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