Kuttichathan Theyyam is widely performed in many temples (kavu or groves) in North Kerala, especially in Kannur district. Kuttichathan is a deity known for his magic and in finding treasures. He is also associated with desire fulfillment of devotees. In Theyyam performance, Kuttichathan is the son of Shiva and Goddess Parvati. As per some legends, he is also the son of Shiva and Mohini Avatar of Vishnu Bhagavan.
There are hundreds of Kuttichathanmar in Theyyam stories. Two popular Kuttichathanmar are Vishnumaya Kuttichathan and Karikutti Chathan. They were given to Koolivaka by Goddess Parvati. Koolivaka looked after the children like a mother and thus the relationship between Kuttichathan and humans.
During the annual Theyyam season in North Kerala, more than 50 temples perform Kuttichathan Theyyam.
In majority of the temples, Kuttichathan is a subsidiary deity. Exclusive temples dedicated to Vishnumaya Kuttichathan are found in Thrissur district, Kerala.
Some of the temples that perform Kuttichathan Theyyam in Kannur district are -
- Kannur Mayyazhi Azhiyur Manayil Naga Bhagavathy Temple
- Kannur Pattiam Vallyayi Porkali Bhagavathy Temple
- Kannur Kuthuparamba Chittariparamba Thattankunnu Gulikan kavu
- Kasaragod Nileshwar Padinjattam Kozhuval Sree Puliyakkat Yogi Madam
- Payyanur Kelothu Sree Porkali Bhagavathy Kshethram
- Kannur Kotheri Asharikkandi Bhagavathy Kshethram
- Kannur Kizhakke Kadirur Kurumba Bhagavathy Kshethram
- Edakkal Sree Vishnumurthy Devasthanam
- Kannur Narath Cheruvakkara Kuruvanparamb Sree Vishwakarma Temple
- Kudukkimotta Puravur Edakkanambethu Kavu
- Kannur Kambil Cheruvaakkara Kuruvanparambu Sree Vishwakarma Bhagavathy Kshethram
- Mahe Chalakkara Varaprath Kavu Devi Temple
- Mahe Peringadi Kanhiramulla Parambu Bhagavathy Temple
- Azhikode Chemmarisseripara Parayangat Kavu
- Mekkunnu Sree Poovallathil Temple
- Kuthuparamba Neerveli Thattuparamb Sree Gurunatha Temple
- Kannur Irinav Thekke Kalari Bhagavathy Kavu
- Payyannur Kokkanisseri Kandambath Ara Vellarkkulangara Temple
- Kannur Thalassery Kadirur Meethile Vengeri Pottan Kavu
- Kannur Kuthuparambu Pattyam Pathayakkunnu Muthedathu Velluva Devasthanam
- Eachur Kudukkimotta Puravur Edakkanambethu Kshetram