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theyyam meaning in Tamil

தெய்யம் teyyam

theyyam in Tamil: தெய்யம் (teyyam). In English, theyyam means a Hindu ritual practiced mainly by people from castes in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka in India.

Tamil words for theyyam

Translations
தெய்யம் teyyam

English meaning of theyyam

  1. noun A Hindu ritual practiced mainly by people from castes in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka in India.

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Questions about theyyam in Tamil

What is the meaning of theyyam in Tamil?
Theyyam in Tamil is தெய்யம் (teyyam).
theyyam என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Theyyam: தெய்யம் (teyyam).
What does theyyam mean in English?
Theyyam means a Hindu ritual practiced mainly by people from castes in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka in India.

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