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Gandharvanpattu is a ritual artform in North Kerala. [1] [2] This ritual is mainly performed by Vannan. [3] There is five theyyams called Rudhirakkali, Varavakkali, Devathe, Mekkkaruvaal, Gandharvan in gandharvanpattu. [4] This ritual is performed for the blessing of bhootam. The ritual is performed in the style of kalam pattu in Kavu. [5] [6] In past times this artform is performed on the houses where pregnant women live [3] to eliminate different kinds of badha(ghost). Pulluvaveena and Pulluvakkudam are also used in Gandharvan Pattu. [7]
In 2017 this artform is performed again in stage. [8] [9]
This art is also known as Kenthran Pattu [3]