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Kappad Peringalayi Sree Poomala Bhagavathy Kavu Temple – Theyyam Thira Festival

Kappad Peringalayi Sree Poomala Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Kappad near Kannur in Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Poomala Bhagavathy. The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum and other small places for worship of other deities. The annual Kaliyattam and theyyam festival in the temple are held in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 16 and Vrishchikam 17 (December 2 and December 3).

The main theyyam that is performed in the shrine during the annual Kaliyattam festival is the Poomaruthan theyyam.

Important pujas in the temple are held on Malayalam Masam 1 and Vishu day.

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