GuliganGulikan is a local form of the Hindu god of death, called Yama. Gulikan in Hindu scriptures are credited as the most important warrior of lord Shiva. The intricate and fascinating dance steps of Gulikan stands apart from that of the other Theyyams. It is generally believed that everyone including the gods are afraid to look at Gulikan. On one occasion, Shiva was walking with his wife Parvati who expressed to Shiva her fear of looking at Gulikan. In a rage, Shiva turned to Gulikan and threw him to the ground. This is sometimes enacted during the performance of a Gulikan theyyam. In every Kaliyattam, the performance of Guligan Theyyam is inevitable. Among the Guligan Kavus, the most famous and most powerful one is situated at Nileshwar popularly known as the Benkanakavu [Venganakavu]. The prosperity of the people in the neighbouring places is believed to be on account of the presence of the God Guligan in Benkanakavu.
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