Palayad Theyyullayil Kuttichathan Temple is located at
Palayadu in North Kerala. The shrine is located around 9 km from Thalassery.
The annual Tira festival is observed in Makaram month.
The annual festival is noted for various rituals including
Theyyam.
Thousands of people arrive on the day to witness various
rituals and festivities.
Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged
during the period.
The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut
leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.