The Dance of The Divine PDF

Dance of the Divine
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will bless you
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Colourful Colourful
and and rich in Theyyam
rich in presentation, presentation, Theyyam
is a ritualistic is dance
folk a ritualistic folkandance
which has which
elite place in
the has an elite
heritage place Theyyam
of Kerala. in the heritage of Kerala.
which literally Theyyam
means God is a which literally
combination meanstheatrical
of ritual, God is aand
combination of ritual,lived
theatrical and
culture of thelived culture
northern ofofthe
parts northern parts of Kerala.
Kerala.
Performed
Performed in Kavu,
in Kavu, Kalari
Kalari and Tharavadu
and Tharavadu (traditional
(traditional family especially
family houses) houses) especially
in Kannur in
and
Kannur and
Kasaragod Kasaragod
districts, districts,
Theyyam Theyyam
developed regionaldeveloped
variations.regional variations.
Of the over Of theevolved
400 Theyyams over 400
over
Theyyams evolved over
centuries, Theyyam centuries,
is a synthesis Theyyam
of tribal, is a synthesis
Dravidian ofcultural
and Aryan tribal, practices
Dravidian and
and Aryan
many of
cultural
them practices
are confined and many
to certain of them
localities areright
and the confined to certain
to perform localities
it restricted and the
to certain right to
communities.
perform it restricted to certain communities.
The Theyyam season begins after the harvest in October and continues till April-May.
The Theyyam season begins after the harvest in October and continues till April-May.
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Contents
Nagakaali 115
Pythal Mala 10
Kannur
Gulikan
ChootadVellattu
Beach 16 117
Gurudevan Theyyam
Elappeedika 22 119
Khandakarnnan 121
Kizhunna – Ezhara Beach 27
Bhagavathy 123
Kannavam Forest Trails 33
Gulikan 125
Puralimala 39
Bhairavan 127
Vellur 46
Paradevatha 129
Madayipara 55
Pookutti 131
Kavvayi Backwaters 61
Kuttichathan 133
Achamthuruthi 67
Nagakaali
Kasaragod Vellattu
Kottancherry Mala 135
73
Elayidathu
Malom EcoBhagavathy Theyyam
Tourism 137
78
Karnavar Vellattu
Thonikadavu 83 139
Karnavar
Padanna Theyyam
Backwaters 141
94
Raktheshwari 143
Vishnumoorthy 145
Karinkaali 147
Chamundi 149
Othenan Vellattu 151
Gurudevan Velattu 153
Kurumba Bhagavathy temple
Theyyams Performing Here

Kolaswaroopathinkal Thaivam,
KolaswaroopathinkalThaivam,
Paradevatha, Oorpazhasshi,
Vettakorumakan, Padaveeran,
Chooliyar Bhagavathy,
Muvalankuzhi Chamundy,
Vishnumoorthy, Gulikan
Approximate Festival Date
Date - Malayalam Date - Englsih Google Cordinates

Dhanu 7 - 11 Second half of December 11.916153, 75.357295
Address of Temple Contact Major Committee

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Pattuvatheru Chirakkal, Sri. Sasi, Secretary Pathinal
Major Committee:
Nagaram Pathinal
Kshetra Nagaram
Dance of the Divine

Kannur Contact no: 9995935409 Kshetra Samrakshana
Samrakshana Samithi Samithi
Secretary: R C Thampan
Contact No: 9447688276
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In & around
Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple Temple dedicated to Sree Kurumba Restaurant at Puthiyatheru
A small shrine Puthiyatheru near Chirakkal Khadi Board Outlet
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Dance of the Divine

Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple ATM facility
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Madappalli Someswari temple

Kundor Chamundi, Bhagavathy,
Vishnumoorthy,
Padaveeran,
Gulikan,
Muvalamkuzhi Chamundi

Dhanu 22 - 23 First half of January 12.177453,75.186291
Address of Temple Major Committee

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Karivellur Pathinal
Major Committee:
Nagaram Pathinal
Kshetra Samrakshana
Nagaram Kshetra
Samithi,
Dance of the Divine

Kannur Samrakshana
Secretary: R CSamithi,
Thampan
Secretary:No:
Contact RC 9447688276
Thampan
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In & around
Kunjaar Kurathi Temple, Kottilaveedu Tharavaadu An ancestral home, Karivellur Vaniyillam Someswari Temple
Kottilaveedu Tharavaadu Vaniyillam Someswari Temple, Karivellur Vaniyillam Ancestral home
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Dance of the Divine

Madappally Someswari Temple Pond Ancestral home near Vaniyillam Someswari Serpent grove, Vaniyillam Someswari Temple
Temple
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Karivellur Vaniyillam Someswari Temple Sree Mookambika Temple & Sacred Grove at Kunjambu Memorial, Karivellur
Paliyeri
Auto Stand, Karivellur Paddy field, Karivellur Madappally Someswari Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Heritage home, Karivellur Martyr’s Memorial, Karivellur
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Kunnathurpadi Muthappan Devasthanam

Puthiya Sri Muthappan,
Puramkala Sri Muthappan,
Naduvazhissan Daivam,
Thiruavappana,
Moolampetta Bhagvathi

Dhanu 4 - Makaram 6 December - January 12.078475,75.620010
Address of Temple Contact

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Payyavvoor, Sri. S K Kunhiraman Nayanar, Trustee, Kunnathurpadi
Dance of the Divine

Kannur Muthappan Devasthanam,
Contact no: +91-498-210283
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In & around
Entrance Kunnathurpadi Muthappan Way to Kunnathurpadi Muthappan Forest trails to Kunnathurpadi Muthappan
Devasthanam Devasthanam Devasthanam
Moolasthanam of Muthappan One with nature Respecting the nature, surroundings of

Muthappan Temple
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Green Haven of Muthappan at Kunnathurpadi Shrine of Lord Muthappan at Kunnathurpadi Kunnathurpadi Muthappan Devasthanam
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Panoramic view of Kunnathurpadi Muthappan Kunnathurpadi Views From Kunnathurpadi
Devasthanam
Hills of Payyavvoor Waterfall near the temple
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Sri Kaitheri Edam Bhagavathy Temple

Vettakkorumakan-Deyvathar,
Gulikan,
Bhadrakali,
Sreeporkali

Kumbham 6/7/8/ Second half of February 11.853655,75.582190

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Kuthuparamba, Secretary, Kaitheri Edam Koyma: Kaitheri Karthavu Family
Dance of the Divine

Kaitheri, Kannur Bhagavathy Temple,
Contact No: +91-490 2364273
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In & around
Koothumadam, Sri Kaitheri Edam Bhagavathy Sri Kaitheri Edam Bhagavathy Temple Sacred Grove of the temple
Temple
Kodimaram (Flag staff) of the temple Shrines inside the temple A memorial at Kuthuparamba
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Dance of the Divine

Village path
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Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple

Thee Chamundi, Vishnumoorthy,
Puthiya Bhagavathy and other
theyyams
Address of Temple
Near Naval Academy,

Pazhayangadi, Kannur

Kumbham 16 -19 First half of March 12.015040,75.203518
Address of Temple
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Near Naval Academy, Pazhayangadi, Kannur
Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple Ettikulam Valiya Bhagavathy Temple Shrine of Ettikulam Valiya Bhagavathy
Padinjattu Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple Shrine of Padinjattu Puthiya Bhagavathy Padinjattu Puthiya Bhagavathy
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Dance of the Divine

Temples Palakkode Azhimugham (Estuary) Fishing boat at Palakkode River
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Fishing boats Fishermen and fishing boats Palakkode Fishing boats
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Sree Kudakkath Kottanachery Temple

Vettaikkorumakan, Vishnumoorthy,
Angakulangara Bhagavathy,
Anthikolam, Karanavar Theyyam,
Kavil Theyyavum Kalikkathirayum,
Kundaro Chamundi, Madayil
Chamundi, Ottakolam,
Pallakarivedan, Pallakikurathi,
Pallakichamundi, Panchuruli, Pattar
Theyyam, Raktha Chamundi,
Thoovakkaran

12.152768,75.216095

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Vellur, Kannur Sree Kodakkathu Kottanacherry Temple Devaswom Committee,
Dance of the Divine

Contact No: +91-4985 266515,
www.kudakkathkottanachery.com
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In & around
Sree Kudakkath Kottanachery Bhagavathy Entrance Mandapam of the temple Serpent Grove of the temple
Temple
Outside view of the temple Temple Pond Vellur Sree Kudakkath Kottanachery Temple
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Chamakkavu Temple

Thiruvirakkattu Bhagavathy,
Vettaikkorumakan,
Kelamkulangara Bhagavathy,
Panchuruli,
Paramakali,
Kaavil Theyyam

Makaram 13 - 17 Second half of January 12.152166,75.209495

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Vellur, Kannur Sri.K PBalakrishnan
P K Balakrishnan
Nambiar,
Nambiar, Koyma: Vellur Periyadan Family
Dance of the Divine

Secretary,
Contact No: +91-4985 266954
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In & around
Entrance of Chamakkavu Temple Chamakkavu Temple at Vellur Outside view of Chamakkavu Temple
Serpent Grove of Chamakkavu Temple Sree Chamakkavu Temple Sub-deity at Chamakkavu Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Kandoth Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple Main Temple of Kandoth Sree Kurumba Priest home of Kandoth Sree Kurumba
Bhagavathy Bhagavathy
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Bus Stop at Kandoth Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Kandoth Fuel Station
Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Payyanur Entrance of Subrahmanya Swami Temple Outside view of Subrahmanya Swami Temple
Dining hall of Subrahmanya Swami Temple Sub-deity of Subrahmanya Swami Temple Sub-deity Temple of Payyanur Subrahmanya
Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Temple Pond, Payyanur Subrahmanya Temple
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Sree Porkkali Kavu

Padaveeran,
Vishnumoorthy,
Muvalam Kuzhichamundi,
Gulikan

Medam 21 - 22 First half of May 12.153508,75.211853

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Vellur Pazhaya Theru, Sri. Gangadharan, Major Committee:
Pathinal Nagaram Pathinal
Kshetra Nagaram
Dance of the Divine

Vellur, Payyannur, Contact No:9744251423 Kshetra Samrakshana
Samrakshana Samithi, Samithi,
Kannur
Secretary: R C Thampan,
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In & around
Sree Porkkali Kavu Shrine inside the temple ground Sub deities, Sree Porkkali Kavu
Sub deity shrine, Sree Porkkali Kavu Serpent Grove, Sree Porkkali Kavu Sree Porkkali Kavu Temples
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Sree Chamundeswari Temple

Muvalam Kuzhichamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Gulikan

Kumbham 12 - 13 Second half of February 12.155473,75.211568
Address of Temple Contact Major

MajorCommittee
Committee
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Puthiyatheru, Vellur, Sri. Kunjhikrishnan, Major
Pathinal
Committee:
Nagaram
Pathinal
Kshetra
Nagaram
Dance of the Divine

Payyannur, Kannur Secretary, Kshetra
Samrakshana
Samrakshana
Samithi,
Samithi,
Contact No: 9947273032 Secretary:
Secretary:
R CR Thampan,
C Thampan,
Contact
Contact
No:No:
9447688276
9447688276
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In & around
Sree Chamundeswari Temple, Puthiyatheru Chamundeswari Devasthanam, Puthiyatheru Heritage House at Puthiyatheru
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Sree Kozhunthumpadi Kavu

Karinkutti Sasthan, Vishnumoorthy,
Madayil Chamundi,
Raktha Chamundi, Bhairavam,
Gulikan, Vallarkulam
Vettaikkorumakan,
Oorpazhassi, Bhagavathy,
Karuval, Panayakkattu Bhagavathy,
Vellarangara Bhagavathy

Kumbham 20 - 21 First half of March 12.160265,75.205078
Address of Temple Contact Major

Major
Committee
Committee
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Vellur, Payyannur, Kannur Sri. E Rajendran, President, Koyma:
Koyma:
Edachery
Edachery
Pothuval
Pothuval
Family
Family
Dance of the Divine

Contact No: 9447646474,
Sri. Santosh, Secretary,
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In & around
Sree Kozhunthumpadi Kavu Temple Pond Sree Kozhunthumpadi Temple
Serpent Grove, Sree Kozhunthumpadi Temple Chandan Memorial ALP School, Vellur Chandan Memorial School
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Dance of the Divine

Vellur Sree Kottanachery Temple Sub deity of Sree Kottanachery Temple Sree Kottanachery Temple views
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Kavu at Sree Kottanachery Temple Temple pond of Sree Kottanachery Temple Sree Kottanachery Temple Corridor
Entrance gateway of Sree Kottanachery Temple
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Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Kavu

Ashtamachal Bhagavathy,
Thiruvarkkattu Bhagavathy,
Vettaikkorumakan,
Kshetrapalan,
Veerabhadran,
Vellattam for Abhimanyu Prabhu

Medam 9 or 10 0r 11 Second half of April 12.091748,75.202095

Major Committee
Vellur, Payyannur, Kannur TOP
Janmadhikari:
Janmadhikari:
Suresh Babu,
Suresh Babu,
Dance of the Divine

AnjhoottanAnjhoottan
- Payyannur
- Payyannur
Moonnoottan,
Moonnoottan,
Contact
Contact Major Committee:
Major Committee:
Pathinal Nagaram
Pathinal Nagaram
Kshetra Samrakshana
Kshetra Samrakshana
Samithi, Samithi,
Sri.
Sri. Sunil, Secretary, Secretary:Secretary:
R C Thampan,
R C Thampan,
Sunil, Secretary,
Contact No:
9847339276 Contact No:
Contact
9447688276
No: 9447688276
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In & around
Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Kavu Sub-deity, Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Kavu Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Temple
Puthankudi Tharavaadu (Family) Bhagavathy Temple, Ashtamachal Sub-deity Shrine
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Dance of the Divine

Serpent Grove, Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Temple Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Temple Views Ashtamachal Bhagavathy Temple Outside view
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Muranden Tharavaadu (Family) Perumba River Perumba River, Payyanur
Punnakadavu Bridge, Payyanur Perumba River
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Dance of the Divine

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Andol Kunnummal Puthiyarakkaal
Cheralath Bhagavathy Temple
Puliyoor Kannan, Poomaruthan,

Vishnumoorthy, Raktha Chamundi,
Padarkulangara Bhagavathy,
Cheralath Bhagavathy,
Changannum -Pongannum,
Devakooth
Address of Temple
Cheralath, Puthiyarakkal, Andol,

Approximate Festival Date Nileshwaram, Kasaragod

Kumbham 9 -1 2 Second half of February 12.268636,75.232385
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Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Andol Kunnummal Puthiyarakkaal Cheralath Entrance gateway Andol Deshasevini Library

Bhagavathy Temple
Kavuthithottu Bhagavathy Temple Kavuthithottu Bhagavathy Temple An old building inside, Kavuthithottu
Bhagavathy Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Thejaswini River Thejaswini River view Beautiful Thejaswini River
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Fishing boat at Thejaswini River Village way Parakkol. K Narayanan Memorial Library
Paddy Fields A Mundya near the library Keezhmala Puthiyasthanam Poomala

Bhagavathy Temple
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Dance of the Divine

St. Alphonsa Church, Chayyoth Pottan Kavu at Palathadam Ayyamkunnath Bhagavathy Temple, Kasaragod
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Serpent Grove, Ayyamkunnath Bhagavathy Bird’s eye view of Ayyamkunnath Bhagavathy Kasaragod Paddy Fields
Temple Temple
Coconut groves and Thejaswini River Paddy fields and Coconut trees
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Kuttamath Ponmalam
Sree Vishnumurthy Temple

Raktha Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Ottakolam Theyyam
Address of Temple
Cheruvathur, Kasaragod

Thulam 21-23 First half of November 12.222681,75.167480
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Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Kuttamath Ponmalam Sri Vishnumurthy Temple, Neelankavil Bhagavathy Temple Entrance to Kuttamath Bhagavathy Temple
Cheruvathur
Kuttamath Bhagavathy Temple Statue of Mahakavi Kuttamath
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Dance of the Divine

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Pothavoor Sree Meledath Poomaala
Bhagavathy Kavu Mundya
Thee Chamundi (Ottakolam)
Address of Temple
Pothavur, Chemeni, Kasaragod

Thulam 16/17/18 First half of November 12.264320,75.225386
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Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Pothavoor Sree Meledath Poomaala Bhagavathy Serpent Grove Entrance gate to the temple
Kavu Mundya
Mandapam in front of the temple Sree Meledath Poomaala Bhagavathy Kavu Sree Meledath Poomaala Bhagavathy Kavu
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Dance of the Divine

Walkway to the temple Farming Paddy fields
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Restaurant Turmeric Farms Thejaswini River
Fishing boat at Thejaswini River Andol Hanging Bridge
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Sree Thamburatti Bhagavathi Temple
Kuttikol

Vayanattu Kulavan,
Vishnumoorthy,
Pullikarimkali,
Pulikandan,
Puliyoor Kali,
Thampurattiyamma,
Rakthajathan
Address of Temple
Kuttikol, Kasaragod

Kumbham 10- 14 Second half of February 12.480625,75.203371
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Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Sree Thamburatti Bhagavathi Temple, Kuttikol Sree Thamburatti Bhagavathi Temple, Kuttikol Sub-deity Shrine
Vayanattu Kulavan Bronze Statue Top view of the temple On the way to Kuttikol Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Kuttikol Village Kudakkallu, Kundamkuzhy
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Koottathilara Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple
Achan Daivam,
Padaarkulangara Bhagavathy,
Raktha Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Gulikan

Dhanu 6-9 Second half of December 12.262313,75.125418

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Koothathilara, Padinjhattam Sri. T V Narayanan, Anjhoottan - Suresh Babu,
Dance of the Divine

Kozhuval, Nileshwaram, Secretary, Palai Parappan
Kasaragod Contact No:9495073646
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In & around
Koottathilara Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple Huge Banyan Tree in front of the temple Sree Puliyakkatt Vishnumoorthy Temple
Priest home of Sree Puliyakkatt Vishnumoorthy Kinavoor Kovilakam, Nileshwaram Inside view of Kinavoor Kovilakam
Temple
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Palakkattu Vadakkekalari Vayalil
Bhagavathy Temple
Puliyurkali, Puliyurkannan,
Pallikkoruvedan, Thondachan,
Puthiya Bhagavathy, Poomala
Bhagavathy, Cheralath Bhagavathy,
Uchoolikkadavathu Bhagavathy,
Poomaruthan, Raktha Chamundi,
Gulikan, Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Nileshwaram, Kasaragod

Vrishchikam 1-2 Second half of November 12.261143,75.134736
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In & around
Palakkattu Vadakkekalari Vayalil Bhagavathy Sub deities temple Sub deities temple
Temple
Palakkattu Thutyaparambathu Bhagavathy Sacred Grove of Palakkattu

Temple
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Sree Puliyakkat Yogi Madam
Moovalamkuzhi Bhagavathy,
Chamundi,
Padaveeran,
Pottan,
Raktha Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy

Thulam 15-16 Second half of October 12.260891,75.122515
Address of Temple Contact TOP
Dance of the Divine

Padinjhattam Kozhuval, Sri. Madhu Master, Secretary,
Nileshwaram, Kasaragod Contact No: 9497836733
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In & around
Sree Puliyakkat Yogi Madam Padinjhattam Kozhuval Sree Puliyakkat Yogi Gandhiji’s message at Rajah’s School,
Madam Nileshwaram
Sri. T.C. Ramavarma Valiya Raja Memorial 100 year’s old Mango tree inside the school Rajah’s Higher Secondary School, Nileshwaram
campus
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Dance of the Divine

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Sree Nagacherry Bhagavathy Temple
Bhagavathy,
Raktha Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy (Paradevatha),
Poomaruthan

Vrischikam 12-15 Second half of November 12.258081,75.122838

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Padinjhattam Kozhuval, Sri. Ramakrishnan, Secertary,
Dance of the Divine

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In & around
Kadanje Kadavu Aryakkara Bhagavathy Temple Thaliyil Sreekanteshwara Temple Nileshwaram Palace
Cow Shed, Nileshwaram Palace Thekke Kovilakam, Nileshwaram Thekke Kovilakam View
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Dance of the Divine

Front View of Thekke Kovilakam Entrance of Thekke Kovilakam Chira or Pond near Thekke Kovilakam
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A heritage home, Nileshwaram Entrance Structure of Thekke Kovilakam Pond near Thekke Kovilakam
View of Thekke Kovilakam entrance and Pond Sree Nagacherry Bhagavathy Temple
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Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple
Kalarathri Bhagavathy,
Kshetrapalakan,
Manavalan Theyyam,
Manavatty Theyyam,
Manjhalamma Theyyam,
Nadayil Bhagavathy
Address of Temple
Madiyan Koolom P. O.,
Kanhangad, Kasaragod

Edavam 8-9 Second half of May 12.351760,75.081240
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Dance of the Divine

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In & around
An old palace Traditional bronze lamp or Vilakku Entrance gateway of the temple
Sanctum Sanatorium of the temple Temple pond of Madiyan Koolam Madiyan Koolam Temple ground
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Dance of the Divine

Madiyan Koolam Temple views Shrine of Manjalamma Palace near the temple
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Shrine of Perattur Bhagavathy An old palace near the temple Madiyan Koolam Temple
Shrines inside the temple premises Shrine inside the temple Namaskara Mandapam
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Dance of the Divine

Swords of Various Theyyam An old bronze pot Conch Shell
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Bronze utensil Wooden table Mural Painting, Madiyan Koolam
Theyyam performing stool Koothumadam or Traditional performing stage Thayathuveedu Tharavaadu Temple
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Dance of the Divine

Shrines of Thayathuveedu Tharavaadu Temple Sub-deity shrine, Thayathuveedu Tharavaadu Madiyan Koolam Temple, Outer view
Temple
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Serpent shrine, Madiyan Koolam Temple Banyan Tree in front of the temple Temple dome of Madiyan Koolam
Sree Madiyan Koolam Temple, Kanhangad Another entrance of the temple Eastern Entrance of the temple
Padaarkulangara Bhagavathy Temple Conch Shell and Bronze Structure, From Back, Padaarkulangara Bhagavathy Temple
Padaarkulangara Bhagavathy Temple
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A heritage house model Dance of the Divine

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Anjootambalam Veererkavu
Vishnumoorthy,
Moovalankuzhi Chamundi,
Gulikan,
Chooliyar Bhagavathi,
Padarkulangura Bhagavathi,
Padaveeran

Thulam 11 - 12 Second half of October 12.250643,75.128970

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Nileshwaram, Kasaragod Sri. P C Balakrishnanan, Anjhoottan-Suresh Babu,
Dance of the Divine

President, 9447692354, Kothavarman,
Sri. K K Kumaran, Secretary, Contact No: 9846961009
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In & around
Anjootambalam Veererkavu Shrine of Anjootambalam Veererkavu Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple
Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple, Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple View Sub-deity shrine, Anjootambalam Veererkavu
Nileshwaram Temple
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Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple
Padaveeran,
Vishnumoorthy,
Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi,
Gulikan
Google Cordinates
12.342048,75.084065

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Ajanur, Kasaragod Pathinal Nagaram Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi,
Dance of the Divine

Secretary: Sri. R C Thampan,
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In & around
Temporary shrine, Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy New temple structures on construction Entrance to Bekal Fort Beach, Pallikere
Temple
Entrance gateway to Bekal Fort Beach Bekal Fort Beach Park Beautifully maintained, Bekal Fort Beach Park
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Dance of the Divine

Lawn inside Bekal Fort Beach Park Cottages inside Bekal Fort Beach Park Washroom inside Bekal Fort Beach Park
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Bekal beach and fort Heritage building inside Bekal fort Imposing Bekal Fort
Fishermen and fishing boat Fishing boat in Bekal beach Coconut trees on Bekal beach shore
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Dance of the Divine

Bekal Fort Beach Park building
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Verikkulam Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple

Padaveeran,
Vishnumoorthy,
Moovalamkuzhi Chamundii,
Gulikan

Makaram 21 - 22 First half of February 12.466488,75.104155

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Kundamkuzhi Nagaram, Pathinal Nagaram Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi,
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Kolathoor P.O, Secretary: R C Thampan,
Chenkala (via), Contact No:9447688276
Kasaragod
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In & around
Verikkulam Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple, Shrine of Gulikan
Kundamkuzhi Nagaram Verikkulam
Kodoth Tharavaadu Temple Kodoth Tharavaadu entrance Kodoth Tharavaadu House
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Family deity worship place of Kodoth Tharavaadu Tharavaadu Temple of Kodoth From back, Tharavaadu Temple of Kodoth
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Kodoth Tharavaadu Meethmala House, Top view of Kodoth Tharavaadu Meethmala Kodath Ground
Verikkulam House
Serpent grove and pond, Kodoth A heritage house Serpent Shine, Kodoth
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Serpent grove and pond, Kodoth Kodoth Kavu Kalarathri Bhagavathy Temple, Kolathur
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From top, Kalarathri Bhagavathy Temple, Outside view of Kalarathri Bhagavathy Temple A kavu near Peraladukka
Kolathur
Maruthadukkam Juma Mosque Maruthadukkam Juma Mosque another view Sree Panchalingeshwara Temple, Kundamkuzhy
Main deity temple, Sree Panchalingeshwara Front view of Sree Panchalingeshwara Temple Ruins of an old fort, Kudamkuzhy
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Chathamath Puthiya Padaarkulangara Devasthanam

Vishnumoorthy,
Chamundi,
Padarkulangara Bhagavathi,
Achan Theyyam,
Poomaruthan
Address of Temple
Near Vayanasala
Chathamath, Nileshwaram,
Kasaragod
Major Committee
Anjhoottan: Suresh Babu
Date - Englsih Google Cordinates

Second half of November 12.251710,75.159460
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Panayal Perunthatta Chamundeshwari
Devasthanam

Vishnumoorthy,
Perinthatta Chamundi,
Ariyakkara Bhagavathy
Address of Temple
Panayal, Bekal, Kasaragod

Vrischikam 21- 30 First half of December 12.430041,75.059315
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In & around
Temple pond Panayal Perunthatta Chamundeshwari Mandapam in front of the temple

Devasthanam
Shrine inside the temple Mandapam inside the temple Sub-deity shrine
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View of Panayal Perunthatta Chamundeshwari Outside view of Kalingoth Kalari Tharavadu Kalingoth Kalari Tharavadu
Devasthanam
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Palarekeezhil Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple

Vishnumoorthy, Chamundi,
Cheralathu Bhagavathy
Poomaruthan
Address of Temple
Near Pallikkara railway gate,
Contact
Sri. Dineshan, Secreatry,
Google Cordinates
Date - Malayalam Date - Englsih
Dhanu 25 First half of January 12.243956,75.141500
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Kadamkodu Kottaram Vathukkal
Vishnumoorthy Temple
Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Kadangod,
Madakkara,
Kasaragod

First half of November 12.214605,75.138596
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In & around
Kadamkodu Kottaram Vathukkal Vishnumoorthy Heritage Home, Kadamkodu Muchilott Bhagavathy Temple
Temple
Theyyam Model of Muchilott Bhagavathy Theyyam Kavu Venkat Tharavaadu House
Veerabhadra Temple, Cheruvathur Sree Veerabhadra Temple, Cheruvathur Entrance of Sree Veerabhadra Temple
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Sub-deity shrine, Sree Veerabhadra Temple
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Pilicode Sree Someswary Temple

Padaveeran,
Moovalankuzhy,
Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Gulikan

Thulam 23 24 First half of November 12.196243,75.154773

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Rayaramangalam Theru, Pathinal Nagaram Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi,
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Cheruvathur-Paduvalam, Secretary: R C Thampan,
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Entrance gateway Pilicode Sree Someswary Temple Sub-deity shrine of the temple
Top view of Pilicode Sree Someswary Temple
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Mavilakadappuram Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple

Vishnumoorthy,
Ayittu Bhagavathy,
Uchoolikadavath Bhagavathy,
Gulikan
Address of Temple
Mavilakadappuram, Cheruvathur
Oriyarakavu (Padanna Route),

First half of November 12.193195,75.124565
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In & around
Houseboat cruise, Cheruvathur River Cheruvathur River Serene Cheruvathur River
Kalangattambalam Temple pond, Kalangattambalam
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Sree Gopalakrishna Temple

Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple

Kumbham 10, 11 Second half of February 12.257826,75.142911
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In & around
Sanctum Sanatorium of Sree Gopalakrishna Sree Gopalakrishna Temple views Sub-deity shrine, Sree Gopalakrishna Temple
Temple
Heritage House at Perole Pond at the heritage house Sree Maheshwari Temple, Perole
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Taluk Hospital, Nileshwaram Village Office, Perole
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Sree Vaikunda Temple

Vishnumoorthy ,
Palanthayi Kannan
Address of Temple
Kottappuram, Nileshwaram,
Kasaragod
Contact
Sri. V V Padmanabhan, President,


Medam 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Second half of April 12.240905,75.126610
Major Committee
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Koyma 1: Raghunathan Nair, Melethu Tharavadu, Contact No: 9496297303
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Koyma 2: Sri. Thampan, Kaniyara Tharavadu, Contact No: 9947881180
Anthithiriyan Kettambalam, Sri. Kunjhikannan, Contact No: 9947960349
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Temple Corridor, Sree Vaikunda Temple Entrance gateway of Sree Vaikunda Temple Sub-deity shrine, Sree Vaikunda Temple
Sanctum Sanatorium of Sree Vaikunda Temple Kottappuram Sree Vaikunda Temple Side way entrance to the temple
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Sacred place Sree Vaikunda Temple, Kottappuram
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Sree Olavara Mundyakavu Temple

Raktha Chamundi
Address of Temple
Olavara-Thekkumbad-Elambachi Rd,
South Thrikkaripur,
Kasaragod - 671311
Major Committee
Janmadhikari: Sri. Babu Karunamoorthi,
Approximate Festival Date Contact No: 9495190870

Kumbham 21 - 26 First half of March 12.100826,75.186023
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In & around
Outside view, Sree Olavara Mundyakavu Temple Temple pond, Sree Olavara Mundyakavu Temple Olavara Library
Olavara Vadakke Veedu Tharavaadu Kunjalinkeezhil Temple, Olavara Temple Pond
Manakkad Bhagavathy Temple Another view of Manakkad Bhagavathy Temple Trikkarippur Railway Station
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On the way to Trikkarippur Railway Station
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Sree Kuruvappalli Ara

Aayitti Bhagavathy, Angakulangara
Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthy,
Asurakalan, Raktha Chamundi,
Guru Deivam, Gulikan
Address of Temple
Trikaripur, Pekkadam,
Kasaragod, Kerala - 671310
Major Committee
Janmadhikari: Babu Karunamoorthi,
Approximate Festival Date Contact No: 9495190870

Thulam 17 - 20 First half of November 12.145771,75.170100
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Sub-deity, Sree Kuruvappalli Ara Sub-deity, Sree Kuruvappalli Ara Devasthanam, Sree Kuruvappalli Ara
Temple pond, Sree Kuruvappalli Ara
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Sree Mannampurathu Kavu Bhagavathy Temple

Mannampurathu Kavilamma, Nadayil
Bhagavathy, Kshetrapalakan
Address of Temple
Kizhakkan Kozhuval,
Nileshwaram,
Kasaragod - 671314
Date - Malayalam Google Cordinates

After Kalasam of Madiyan Koolom 12.258275,75.132548
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Sri. Aravindan, Executive Officer, Anjhoottan: Sri. Suresh Babu
Malabar Devaswaom Board,
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Sree Mannampurathu Kavu Bhagavathy Temple Sub-deity, Mannampurathu Kavu Another Sub-deity, Mannampurathu Kavu
Mannampurathu Kavu GLP School, Nileshwaram House of the priest
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Vettaikkorumakan Temple, Kozhuval Temple Pond of Vettaikkorumakan Temple, Temple Pond of Vettaikkorumakan Temple
Kozhuval
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Madathinkeezhil Sree Kshetrapalaka Temple Temple Pond of Madathinkeezhil Sree Paddy fields, Kozhuval
Kshetrapalaka Temple
Padannakkad Hanging Bridge River Thejswini
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Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Kottikulam

Bhagavathy
Address of Temple
Kottikulam,
Kasaragod - 671319
Contact
Sri. Karunan, Secretary,

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In & around
Serpent Grove, Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple Devasthanam
Temple
Arabian Sea view, Kottikulam Puthrakkar Tharavadu, Kottikulam
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Sree Sadashiva Temple

Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Puthukai, Nileshwaram,
Kasaragod
Contact
Sri. Aravindan, Executive Officer,

Malabar Devaswaom Board,
Contact No:9847708474

Makaram On February 1-2 12.269965,75.130338
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Odhavath Sree Chooliyar Bhaghavathy Temple

Padaveeran, Moovalankuzhy,
Chamundi,
Kundora Chamundi,
Padinjhare Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Gulikan

Thulam 22- 23 First half of November 12.436210,75.010886

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Udma Padinhar, Udma, Pathinal Nagaram Kshetra Samrakshana Samithi,
Dance of the Divine

Kasargod - 671319 Secretary: Sri.R C Thampan,
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Odhavath Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple Devasthanam Sree Chooliyar Bhagavathy Temple
The Lalit Resort, Bekal The Lalit Resort, Bekal The Lalit Resort, Bekal
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Garden, The Lalit Resort, Bekal The Lalit Resort, Bekal The Lalit Resort, Bekal
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Cottages, The Lalit Resort, Bekal Ayyappa Bhajan Mandiram, Udma Ayyappa Temple, Udma
Palakkunnu Bhagavathy Temple Sub-deity, Palakkunnu Bhagavathy Temple Shrine inside Palakkunnu Bhagavathy Temple
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Sub-deity shrine of Chirappan View of Palakkunnu Bhagavathy Temple
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Thrikkanad Sree Trayambakeswara Temple

Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Thrikkannad, Kasaragod
Contact
Secretary,
Contact No: +914672237511
Google Cordinates
12.412036,75.022150
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Sree Arayil Bhagavathy Devalayam

Padaveeran,
Moovalankuzhy Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Gulikan

Thulam 16- 17 First half of November 12.306703,75.102925

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Kanhangad Theruvath Sri. M K Sasikumar, President, Pathinal Nagaram Kshetra
Dance of the Divine

Kanhangad, Kasaragod Contact No: 9495417215 Samrakshana Samithi,
Secretary: Sri. R C Thampan,
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In & around
Sub-deity shrine Main Temple and Sub-deities shrine Main Temple of Sree Arayil Bhagavathy
Devalayam,
Temple Complex, Sree Arayil Bhagavathy Main Temple of Sree Arayil Bhagavathy Entrance gateway, Sree Arayil Bhagavathy
Devalayam, Devalayam, Devalayam
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Kanhangad Theruvath Sree Arayil Bhagavathy
Devalayam,
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Nadakkavu Kovval Mundya Devasthanam

Vishnumoorthy,
Raktha Chamundi,
Gulikan
Address of Temple
Nadakkavu Kovval,
Vadakkumbad, Thrikkarippur,
Kasaragod - 671310

Kumbham 6 - 7 Second half of February 12.156098,75.178996
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In & around
Nadakkavu Kovval Mundya Devasthanam Temple premises Banyan tree
Heritage house Honey Sales Outlet, Thankayam A temple in Thankayam
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Chakarapani Temple Kottaram Sree Chakrapani Temple Namasakara Mandapam, Sree Chakrapani
Temple
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Sanctum Sanatorium of Sree Chakrapani Temple Another view of Sanctum Sanatorium Entrance gateway of Sanctum Sanatorium
Pond adjoining Sree Chakrapani Temple Lord Rama Temple, Thankayam Model of Veerabhadran Theyyam
Sub-deity shrine, Lord Rama Temple Overview of Lord Rama Temple Sub-deity shrine, Lord Rama Temple
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Thiruvambadi Temple
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Padinjaar Chamundi Temple

Anachanangum Bhootham,
Raktha Chamundi,
Gulikan,
Padinjhare Chamundi,
Raktheswari Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Poothakkal - Erikulam Road, Erikulam,
Kasaragod- 671314

Thulam 21- 29 First half of November
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Kuttamath Bhagavathy Temple

Baali, Raktha Chamundi,
Ankakulangara Bhagavathy,
Madayil Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy,
Pottan Theyyam
Address of Temple
Thimri, Kottumoola, Cheruvathur,
Kasaragod

Makaram 13 - 16 Second half of January 12.220406,75.167091
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Konath Chathamath Bhagavathy
Vettaikorumakan Temple

Oorpazhassi, Pulluraali,
Vettaikkorumakan
Address of Temple
Chathamath, Nileswaram,
Kasaragod

Medam 20- 21 First half of May 12.249313,75.158866
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In & around
Chathamath Bhagavathy Vettaikorumakan Bhagavathy Vettaikorumakan Temple, Konath Chathamath Bhagavathy

Temple Chathamath Vettaikorumakan Temple
Another view of the temple Committee Office Village Tea Shop, Chathamath
E.K Nayanar Memorial, Library Library dedicated to E.K Nayanar Thejaswini River
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Thejaswini River
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Sree Vettaikkorumakan Temple
Madikai

Oorppazhasshi Theyyam,
Vettaikkorumakan
Address of Temple
Madikai, Erikkulam
Kasaragod -671314

Dhanu 7 - 10 Second half of December
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Thalichalam Mundyathalinkeezhil

Vishnumoorthy, Angakkulangara
Bhagavathy, Raktha Chamundi,
Madayil Chamundi, Gulikan,
Thalichalam Ottakkolam
Address of Temple
Thrikkarippur,
Kasaragod - 671311

Thulam 25-26 First half of November 12.127210,75.187008
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In & around
Sub-deity Shrine Thalichalam Mundyathalinkeezhil An old bridge near temple

Kavvayi Lake An old bridge near temple New bridge over Kavvayi river
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Kavvayi river Mangroves Fuel Station
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ATM facility Snacks corner Chandera Muchilott Bhagavathy Temple
Temple Pond, Chandera Muchilott Bhagavathy Sub-deity shrines, Chandera Muchilott

Temple Bhagavathy Temple
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Pudukai Kaalichan Temple

Kaalichan Daivam,
Vishnumoorthy,
Raktha Chamundi
Address of Temple
Chootwam Road, Pudukai,


Thulam 14 -1 5 Second half of October
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In & around
Kakkat Madathil Kovilakam Heritage house near Kovilakam Heritage house near Kovilakam
Nileswaram River Nileswaram River Kakkat Sree Vishnu Temple
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Angakalari Sree Vettaikorumakan Kottaram
Chekkippara Bhagavathy, Puliyoor
Kannan, Thoovakkaran, Raktha
Chamundi, Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Nileshwaram,
Kasaragod - 671121
Contact
Phone:- +91 467 228 5003

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In & around
Angakalari Sree Vettaikorumakan Kottaram Angakalari Sree Vettaikorumakan Kottaram Sub-deity shrine
Serpent Grove, Padaarkulangara Bhagavathy Tharavaadu Temple Kavilbhavan Yoga and Nature Cure Centre
Temple
Kavilbhavan Yoga and Nature Cure Centre Sree Shasthamangalathappam Shiva Temple, St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Poovalamkai
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St. Mary’s Church
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Podothuruthi Oorpazhassi
Vettaikkorumakan Temple

Oorpazhasshi Theyyam
Address of Temple
Chathamath,
Nileswaram,
Kasaragod

Dhanu 1-2 Second half of December 12.244671,75.157240
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Kodakkad Sree Panayakkattu
Bhagavathy Temple

Pulikandan Theyyam,
Panayakkattu Bhagavathy,
Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Cheruvathur,
Kasaragod

Dhanu 1- 4 Second half of December 12.198536,75.197911
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Sanctum Sanatorium, Sree Panayakkattu Sub-deity Shrine Sree Panayakkattu Bhagavathy Temple,
Bhagavathy Temple Kodakkad
Entrance to the temple
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Cheemeni Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple
Raktha Chamundi,
Vishnumoorthy
Address of Temple
Cheemeni - Palavayal - Odakolly Rd

Kasaragod

Medam 21 - Edavam 1 First half of May
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In & around
Entrance gateway to Cheemeni Sree Cheemeni Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple Priest home
Main temple of Cheemeni Sree Vishnumoorthy Walkway to the temple Front view of the temple
Temple
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Temple Pond Paddy Fields at Cheemeni Cheemeni Sree Vishnumoorthy Temple
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St. Antony’s Church, Cheemeni J K Residency - business hotel Lord Shiva Temple, Cheemeni
Entrance gateway of the Shiva Temple Sree Vairajathan Temple, Kottumpuram Vairajathan Theyyam Model
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Pilicode Kottumpuram - Sree Vairajathan Temple Sree Rayamangalam Bhagavathy Temple, Entrance gateway to the temple
Pilicode
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Main temple of Sree Rayamangalam Bhagavathy Sree Rayamangalam Bhagavathy Temple Sub-deity of Sree Rayamangalam Bhagavathy
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Nagakaali
Nagakaali
A fertility goddess worshiped by childless parents, Nagakaali is a fierce goddess. In
Malayalam Naga means serpent and Kali means Mother Goddess. During kaliyattam
performance in shrines devotees also offer pulluvan pattu to appease the deity.
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Pulluvan pattu are the traditional songs of Pulluva community which is performed as
a ritual offering to serpent gods. With huge headgear made of wood, the dancing
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gradually begins to the beat of the chenda (traditional drum), the kuzhal (wind
instrument) and ilathalam (traditional cymbals) and gathers into a frenzied tempo.
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Gulikan Vellattu
Gulikan Vellattu
Vellattam or Vellattu is an invocative ritual held prior to the actual Theyyam
performance. The Gulikan Vellattu is held for Gulikan Theyyam, a character which
represents the Hindu God of death, Yama. Through Vellattu ritual, the mortal human TOP
being is transformed into the divine self. Equivalent to the Thottam (the invocatory
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chant) ritual, Vellattams are more vibrant and vigorous.
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Gurudevan
Gurudevan Vellattu
theyyam
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Gurudevan Theyyam
An invocation to the supreme deity, Gurudevan is performed in a traditional home
or Tharavadu in Northern Kerala.
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Khandakarnnan
Khandakarnan
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Khandakarnnan
A popular Theyyam, Khandakarnnan was born from Lord Shiva’s throat. Wearing a
massive mudi (headgear) and 16 flares - made of palm leaves, Khandakarnan while TOP
performing walks up and down the kalari till all the flares attached to his body drop
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one by one. Khandakarnan has burning torches tied to his body and mudi.
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Bhagavathy
Bhagavathy
Bhagavathy literally means Mother Goddess. Bhagavathy Theyyam is an TOP
embodiment of the primal feminine energy that manifests itself in the bodies of men.
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Gulikan
Gulikan
Gulikan is a unique Theyyam with different moods. With its huge headgear made
of areca nut palm, Gulikan Theyyam represents the Hindu God of death, Yama. It is
believed that this prankster Theyyam was born from the left toe of Lord Shiva.
In this Theyyam, the performer wears a typical mask - which has Lord Shiva‘s trishul
(trident) marked on the head. A unique mix of coconut leaves is used as ornaments to
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decorate the area around the clothes. The most innovative ornament is the headgear
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made of areca nut palm decorated with tender leaves, which looks like huge ladder
on head.
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Bhairavan
Bhairavan
Bhairavan is the prime deity of Paanan community and the deity is believed to be
related to Shaivism cult. Artists from Malayan community also perform Bhairavan TOP
Theyyam. The performance of Bhairavan Theyyam is at night and the one performed
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by Paanan community has a story associated Periya puranam in Tamil literature.
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Paradevatha
Paradevatha
A form of the fierce Goddess Bhadrakali, this powerful deity is believed TOP
to have been born out of the third eye of Lord Shiva with the purpose of
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destroying the demon Darika.
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Pookutti
Pookutti
A popular Theyyam which belongs to the Shaivite belief system, Pookutti was born as
a child to Kalakattu Namboodiri. Born as a mischievous child, Pookutti followed non
vegetarian food habits and this enraged his father. The father himself killed the child TOP
and threw it into different fire pits. The pieces thrown into the fire pits emerged as
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Mantra Moorthis and Kuttichathans and destroyed the Kalakattu house.
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Kuttichathan
Kuttichathan
An incarnation of shaivite strength, Kuttichathan was born when Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvati lived for a while as mortals. It is believed that, he was given this form
by Lord Shiva to appease childless devotees, the Kalakkattamma and Kalakkattachan.
Growing up as a mischievous child, Kuttichathan decapitates his teacher. When he
tries to hurt Kalakkattamma, and seeing this Kalakkattachan tears him into 396 pieces
and throws them into fire. But an equal number of Kuttichathans emerge from the
fire and the biggest among them went on a rampage. He is then placated by the
Perumalayan, the senior most Theyyam performer of the Malayan Community at Chala
in Kannur district.
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The performer of Kuttichathan wears small headgear with tender coconut leaves
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attached to it. Sometimes Kuttichathan is believed to have taken the fish incarnation
of Lord Vishnu, thus his role requires a fish tail-shaped mudi (headgear).
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Nagakaali Vellattu
Nagakaali Vellattu
performance. The Nagakaali Vellattu is held for Nagakaali Theyyam, a fertility goddess
worshiped by childless parents. Naga means serpent and Kaali is the Mother Goddess.
It is through Vellattam that the mortal human being is believed to transform himself into
the divine persona. Equivalent to the Thottam (the invocatory chant) ritual, Vellattams TOP
are dynamic.
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Elayidathu Bhagavathy Theyyam
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Elayidathu Bhagavathy Theyyam
Bhagavathy literally means Mother Goddess. Elayidathu Bhagavathy Theyyam,

symbolizes the goodness over evil, this ancient form of worship includes performers
blessing the devotees who throng around her.
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Karnavar
Kathivannur Veeran Vellattu
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Karnavar Vellattu
performance. The Karnavar Vellattu is held for Karnavar Theyyam, the primary deity of
Vannan community in Kerala. It is through Vellattam that the mortal human being is
believed to transform himself into the Godly persona.
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Kathivannoor Veeran
Karnavar Theyyam
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Karnavar Theyyam
A popular Theyyam performed by the Vannan community of Kerala, this Theyyam protects
people from the hands of evil. Worshipped in household shrines and temporary shrines,
the Theyyam is propitiated to ensure success in disputes. Once the mortal human
being transform himself into the divine persona will be regarded as “God incarnate”
and comes out with soothing words and pass on positive energy while blessing the
devotees.
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Raktheshwari
Raktheshwari
One of the most spectacular Theyyams in Kerala, Raktheshwari Theyyam is performed
in honour of goddess Chamundi returning after killing the demon Mahishasura. The
mother Goddess is supposed to have drunk the blood of the demon to prevent it from
spilling to the Earth, thus the name Raktheshwari.
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Symbolising the goodness over evil, this ancient form of worship includes performers
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blessing the devotees who throng around her.
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Vishnumoorthy
Vishnumoorthy
An incarnation of Vaishnavite strength, Vishnumoorthy tells the story of incarnation of
Lord Vishnu as Narasimha. The Vishnumoorthy is the deified form of Palanthai Kannan.
Legend has it that Kannan, an orphaned boy from Thiyya community who lived in
Nileshwaram, is treated badly by a so called upper caste Kuravat Kurup and banished
from the land.
Kannan goes to Mangalore and takes shelter in a Vishnu temple there. He was a TOP
staunch devotee of Vishnu and later returns to Nileshwaram. While returning to the
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land, the Kurup kills Kannan, but Kurup’s family gets hit by various calamities. The
confused Kurup is asked to pay for the murder of Kannan. As an apology of his crime,
the Kuravat Kurup starts to honour Kannan as Theyyam.
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Karinkaali
Karinkaali
Karinkali Theyyam is a goddess born from Lord Shiva’s third eye and an incarnation of
Goddess Bhadrakali. Born with the aim of destroying the demon race, the performance TOP
of Karinkali is a marked feature of the ritual practices prevalent in northern Kerala.
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Chamundi
Chamundi
Chamundi is a myth of blood and spear known to all of India, but in the Theyyam
performance this Goddess wields power. Chamundi, the incarnation of Adi Para
Shakti, was born from the brow of Goddess Durga who was fighting with the demons
Chanda and Munda. The goddess was impressed with Kali and called her Chamundi.
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The goddess blesses the devotees who throng around her after the scintillating
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performance and trance.
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Vellattu Othenan
Othenan Vellattu
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Othenan Vellattu
Vellattam is an invocative ritual held prior to the actual Theyyam performance. Through
this ritual, the mortal human being is believed to get transformed into the divine self. It
is equivalent to the Thottam, the invocatory chant, but is more colourful and vigorous.
Thacholi Othenan was a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 16th
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century in North Malabar region of Kerala. Ballads of northern Kerala or Vadakkanpattu
laud the feats of Thacholi Othenan. The Vellattu ritual held prior to the Othenan
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Theyyam is Othenan Vellattu.
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Gurudevan Velattu
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Vellattu Othenan
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Gurudevan Velattu
Vellattam is an invocative ritual held prior to the actual Theyyam performance. The
Vellattu ritual held prior to the Gurudevan Theyyam is Gurudevan Vellattu.
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