Kutty theyyam is an interesting and unique theyyam performed during the annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in Kannur region of North Kerala. As per information, this theyyam does not have a huge make or dress. Kutty theyyam story is that of a person getting divine status due to a unusual event.
A unique aspect of Kutty theyyam is that it moves round on
its legs for nearly an hour. The movement of this theyyam becomes mesmerizing especially
due to the accompaniment of melam.
This theyyam performance attracts a large crowd especially
to watch its performance and the music.
Kutty theyyam is performed at Mundayad Pulli Vettakkorumakan Aarooda Kshethram (Pazhaya Kottam), Elayavoor Puthiya Kottam, Pilathara Ezhilode
Karattu Neeliyar Bhagavathi temple, Mattannur Velliyamparambu Pullivettakoru
Makan temple, Ezhilode Karaatt Sree Neeliyaar Bhagavathy temple, Kannapuram
Mottammal Perumthottam Neeliyarkottam, Parassinikkadavu Kodallur Sree
Kulangara Kavu Neeliyar Bhagavathi Kavu temple, Taliparamba Kurumathur
Pulli Vettakkorumakan temple, Taliparamba Kottila Sree Vettakkorumakan temple
and Taliparamba Cheriyur Bhagavathy temple.