Chamundeshwari theyyam is a popular theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. The theyyam is performed in several tharavadu (houses), kavu and temples. As per information, the theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti (Durga and Bhagavathy – her form taken to annihilate Munda and Chamunda). As per Chamundeshwari theyyam story, she is believed to have taken the ferocious form to protect the wealth and life of a staunch devotee of hers. Her theyyam are performed in those places wherever she appeared.
Chamundeshwari theyyam blesses devotees with peace and prosperity. She is also believed to cure contagious diseases. She appears in a ferocious form to protect the wealth and life of her devotees. She is also propitiated to defeat enemies.
Chamundeshwari theyyam in numerous places including Kasargod Neeleswaram Karuvacheri Pathikkal Chamundeshwari Temple, Cheruvathur Kadankod Koyamburam Kalichan Devasthanam, Kasargod Vellarikundu Parappa Klayikode Kottaram Temple, Kasargod Kottappara Vazhakode Vaayakodan Tharavad Devasthanam, Kasaragod Cheruvathur Orie vishnumurthy kshethram , Kasargod Nileswaram Mayyangaanam Vishnumurthy Temple, Kasargod Kodakkad Cherumoola Puthukulath Illam Devasthanam and Kannur Cherukunnu Puleerekeezhil Temple.