Thottam Pattu

Thottam Pattu (Malayalam: തോറ്റം പാട്ട്) is a ballad sung just before performing the Theyyam ritual.

Thottam Pattu, the ritualistic songs which accompany the performance elaborate the legends related to the deities.

Percussions such as Chenda and Thudi accompany the songs.

[1] Usually drummer men or make-up men or both of them perform the Thottam pattu by singing during the make-up.

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