In the context of any possession ritual (not limited solely to serpent worship, but including practices like kola or theyyam), the process of spirit possession may be seen as a manifestation of an ...

In a small, warmly lit terrace in Vennala, near Edappally, the air carries the pulse of Kerala’s folk past. Rhythms from another era rise into the balmy evening, as masked dancers and ritual songs ...

Kochi | 'Athachamayam' celebrations, heralding the start of the 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala, saw a colourful rally of caparisoned elephants, floats and folk-dance performances at Tripunithura ...