Kannur Theyyam Dataset
Abstract
The Kannur Theyyam Dataset contains images and videos of traditional Theyyam ritual performances from Kannur district in Kerala, India. Theyyam is a sacred ritual art form representing deities and mythological figures performed in temples and sacred groves. This dataset currently includes three prominent Theyyam forms: Gulikan Theyyam Kandakarnan Theyyam Pulidevan Theyyam The dataset contains both image (JPG/JPEG) and video (MOV) files organized by Theyyam type. It can be used for computer vision, cultural heritage documentation, ritual performance analysis, and machine learning research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Arts and Performance Studies
Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset