Aadivedan is a traditional folk art form performed in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam June/July in remote parts of Kerala. Known by different names Vedanattom, Vedantheyyam and Karkadothi, the art form performed by the Malayan community. Children act the role of Vedan with simple facial make-up. The eye brows are painted in black and ornaments smiliar to that of Theyyams are worn on the chest and the hand. The ‘uduthukettu’ is red in colour and their head will be adorned with special headgear.
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