Guru Daivam theyyam is a very rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a respectable person who attained divine status through piety and knowledge. Guru Daivam theyyam story is that of a pious and learned person attain divine status and helping people to overcome numerous troubles. The person is given a place in worship places and is given a theyyam status as respect.
The theyyam is worshiped for gaining knowledge and for peace and prosperity. It is believed that this theyyam helps in recovering lost items and also in finding hidden treasure.
This theyyam is performed at Kasargod Cheruvathur Kodakkad Sree Kotten Tharavad Devasthanam temple, Thalassery Ancham mile Erinhikkal Porkkali Bhagavathy temple and Kasargod Neeleswaram Palakkat Sree Puthiya Parambath Bhagavathy Kavu temple.
This is a male theyyam and appears in a peaceful form.