Theyyam is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala, India that predates Hinduism but incorporates Hindu mythology.. Here, in the image, you see One of the most spectacular Theyyams in Kerala named Raktheshwari. Raktheshwari Theyyam is performed in honour of goddess Chamundi returning after killing the demon Mahishasura. The mother Goddess is supposed to have drunk the blood of the demon to prevent it from spilling to the Earth, thus the name Raktheshwari. Symbolising the goodness over evil, this ancient form of worship includes performers blessing the devotees who throng around her.