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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]

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