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EVENTS & FESTIVALS THE THEYYAM SEASON Theyyam is a traditional dance form and a means of worshippingof local deities in Northern Parts of Kerala. It is popular in Kannur and Kasargod districts. The Theyyam season begins every year in mid-winter, and increases in frequency in January and February. This is a good time to see Theyyam performances in villages of Kannur district. See http://www.vengara.com/theyyam/index.html for more information on Theyyam. MAHASHIVARATRI Falls on 23rd February. A lot of people gather in Varanasi this day to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. See http://www.varanasicity.com/mahashivaratrihtml for more details. PATTADAKAL DANCE FESTIVAL This is a dance festival organized by government of Karnataka, held in the small historical village of Pattadakal. Dates are yet to be announced.