A youth collapsed and briefly lost consciousness after he was allegedly hit by a ceremonial shield during a Theyyam performance at Vishnumoorthy Temple in Neeleswaram on Saturday night.
As part of the Theyyam ritual, performers traditionally strike fear among devotees by tapping them with a shield.
However, the wooden shield the artist was carrying reportedly hit the local resident, identified as Manu, with considerable force, knocking him unconscious.
Manu was taken to a nearby hospital where he was given first aid. He was later released.
No case has been filed.
Published – 15 Dec 2025 22:10 IST
