It is April, the peak time for Theyyam artists in Kerala to showcase their ritualistic performances, own the land of Northern Malabar with a godly aura, and give blessings to worshippers after a stellar, mystic and ecstatic dance. But, for Hari Panickker (53), a Theyyam artist from Kannur, performances have become a far-fetched dream due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resultant nationwide...
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