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Vishnumoorthi

विष्णुमूर्ति
Also known as: Viṣṇumūrti, Vishnumoorthi Theyyam, Vaishnava Theyyam

About

A Theyyam deity representing Vishnu, performed in North Kerala. Unlike the fierce Theyyam forms, Vishnumoorthi is a relatively peaceful form. Represents protection, preservation, and the Vaishnava tradition within the Theyyam ritual complex.

Attributes

Vishnu formPeaceful TheyyamProtectionVaishnava tradition

Symbols

ShankhaChakraCrownElaborate headgear
Consort
Lakshmi
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Vishnumoorthi Mantras (oral)

Festivals

Theyyam seasonsKaliyattam

Scriptures

Oral traditionsPuranic influences

Regions Worshipped

North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod)

Iconography

Elaborate headgear with Vishnu attributes. Face paint with peaceful expression. Holds shankha and chakra.