Mavila — Theyyam Performing Community
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The Mavilan (Mavila) community is an indigenous community of North Kerala with a long-standing association with Theyyam traditions. Their ritual performances are centred around guardian deities, ancestral spirits, and local sacred traditions maintained in village shrines and family temples. Alongside Theyyam, the community also preserves several traditional folk arts, reflecting their rich cultural heritage and deep connection with the landscape of North Malabar.