Kandakarnan Theyyam, also called the Ghandakarnan Theyyam, is said to be born in the neck of Lord Paramashiva. The theyyam is one of Shiva's demonic possessions, who came out through the ears to cure Badrakali. The theyyam holds 16 torches around the waist and is instantly recognisable.
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