gulikan

Gulikan: although it is not entirely clear where the name Gulikan comes from, it is generally accepted that Gulikan is a local form of the Hindu god of death, called Yama in Hindu scriptures. Gulikan is known as Lord Sivas most important warrior. Gulikans dance steps are some of the most intricate and interesting of all theyyams. There is a story that says that everyone, even the gods, is afraid even to look at Gulikan. On one occasion, Siva was walking with his consort Parvati who expressed to Siva her fear of looking at Gulikan. In a rage, Siva turned to Gulikan and threw him to the ground. This is sometimes enacted during the performance of a Gulikan theyyam. Spectators at villages in Kerala often express the same kind of fear as Parvati when faced with Gulikan theyyam.

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