Kannur Theyyam Dataset

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Authors: Rex Jovakim Joseph
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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