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Cheppiladai Amma Theyyam – Story – Information

Cheppiladai Amma Theyyam, also known as Cheppiladai theyyam, is performed in one or two temples in Kannur region of Kerala during annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival. As per information, this is a kind and benign form of Mother Goddess. She protects her children. The story of Cheppiladai Amma theyyam is that of her appearing to protect a devotee. She is given a place after she performs miracles and rescues wealth and health of her devotee.

Cheppiladai Amma theyyam holds a fire torch in both her hands.

Cheppiladai Amma theyyam is performed at the Kadannappalli Kelothara Bhagavathy temple during the annual theyyam festival held from Makarm 17 to Makarm 21 (January 31 to February 3)