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Jump to the bonefire
Thee chamundi theyyam performance- this ritual dance is an awe inspiring one and it is believed that the performer of this gets possessed by the spirit of the god. The body of the dancer is decorated with tender coconut leaves. With vigorous chanting, at the climax of the dance, the performer jumps on top of a huge bonfire. It is believed that because of the arduous spiritual observances the dancer has undergone he becomes resistant to burns.