Ettamurthy theyyam is a very rare theyyam that is performed during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival at Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is that of a deity who helped a devotee to overcome a precarious situation. This a peaceful theyyam. Ettamurthy theyyam is that of a deity appearing before his devotee and showing his powers. The god was given a place in a kavu and a theyyam to commemorate the divine event.
The theyyam blesses devotees with good health, peace and good luck.
Ettamurthy theyyam is performed at Kannur Karivellur Koolikkavu Sree Vishnumurthy temple.