Vayanattu kulavan Theyyam (in some places called Thondachan) is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is said that the history of Vayanattu kulavan is closely related to Punam Krishi, or an agricultural practice of ancient days, and hunting. According to the myth, Vayanattu kulavan was wandering from south to north teaching people and helping them, especially the poor. The Vayanattu kulavan theyyam ritual and its associated hunting have become deeply rooted in the belief system of locals and an icon of the

Vayanattu kulavan Theyyam (in some places called Thondachan) is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is said that the history of Vayanattu kulavan is closely related to Punam Krishi, or an agricultural practice of ancient days, and hunting.The Vayanattu kulavan theyyam ritual and its associated hunting have become deeply rooted in the belief system of locals.