Mangadath Bhagavathy theyyam is a rare powerful Mother Goddess theyyam worshipped in a few kavu, tharavadu and temples during the annual theyyam, thira, kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod region of North Kerala. As per information, this is a ferocious form of Goddess Bhagavathy. As per Mangadath Bhagavathi story, she appeared to defeat demons but her uncontrollable fury caused disturbance in the region. She was given a proper place of worship and a theyyam is performed annually to keep her calm and benign.
This form of Mother Goddess is worshipped for avoid
incurable diseases especially contagious diseases like poxes. She is also
worshipped for protection and to keep away wild animals from attacking farm
animals. She is also propitiated for desire fulfillment. She is worshipped to
defeat enemies and to keep away supernatural beings disturbing peaceful life in
the family.
Mangadath Bhagavathy theyyam is performed during the
Perumkaliyattam at the Pilicode Sree Vengakkot Bhagavathi Temple in Kasaragod
district, Kerala.