Gandharvanpattu

Gandharvanpattu is a ritual artform in North Kerala.

[3] There is five theyyams called Rudhirakkali, Varavakkali, Devathe, Mekkkaruvaal, Gandharvan in gandharvanpattu.

The ritual is performed in the style of kalam pattu in Kavu.

[5][6] In past times this artform is performed on the houses where pregnant women live[3] to eliminate different kinds of badha(ghost).

Pulluvaveena and Pulluvakkudam are also used in Gandharvan Pattu.