Wiki Loves Theyyam
Wiki Loves Theyyam 2026
Theyyam; Guardian of Earth - Ritual Art Form from South India
Welcome to WikiProject Wiki Loves Theyyam!
This project is a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of Theyyam—the ritual dance of North Kerala and neighbouring Karnataka and—on Wikipedia. Our goal is to document the myths, the artistry, and the performers to ensure this "Dance of the Gods" is preserved for future generations.
Within the global context of Folklore, Theyyam stands as a primary representative of South Indian ritual art. This project aims to elevate our previous documentation efforts on Malayalam Wikipedia to a new dimension of organization and collaborative depth.
Objectives
[edit]- Content Creation: Start new articles for the 400+ distinct Theyyam forms.
- Quality Improvement: Enhance existing articles to meet "Featured Article" standards.
- Media Collection: Upload high-quality photos and videos of rituals, Mukhathezhuthu (face painting), and Aniyalam (costumes) to Wikimedia Commons.
- Data Organization: Systematize regional variations, dates, and locations (Kavu/Temples).
- Portal Development: Create and maintain a dedicated Theyyam Portal.
- Build the community and collaborations in the theyyam-related community, Government, and Photographers
- Run the Wiki Loves Theyyam Campaign
Task List
[edit]- Documentation Organize a comprehensive list of Theyyam names (തെയ്യങ്ങളുടെ പട്ടിക).
- Research Document myths (Aithihyam), rituals (Chadangu), and costumes (Mudiyum Aniyalam).
- Collect and Archive Thottam Pattu
- Geography and Mapping: List major shrines and the specific Theyyams performed there by district.
- Multimedia Capture "still and moving images" to enrich the visual narrative.
- Curation
- Wiki Loves Theyyam/Knowledge Gap
Events
[edit]Links
[edit]Supported by
[edit]- Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation
- Wikimedians of Kerala UG