Malappilaan theyyam (മലപ്പിലാൻ തെയ്യം) is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is a male theyyam and a warrior theyyam. As per story, Malappilan theyyam was given a place of worship after his selfless sacrifice.
This theyyam holds a bow and arrow and is depicted as ready
to go into battle.
This theyyam is widely performed in the Mattannur region of
Kannur.
The theyyam can be witnessed at Mattannur Naduvanad
Kottiyurnhal Bhagavathy Kavu temple (March 29 to March 31), Mattannur Pariyaram
Paarakandi Padiyil Vayanattu Kulavan temple (March 14 – 15), Mattannur
Kodolipram Thannakkal Bhagavathy Kavu temple, Mattannur Malur Tholambra
Kaipengattu Bhagavathy Kavu temple (March 30 to 31) and Mattannur Sivapuram
Kannothu Thahzathuveedu temple (February 21 to 22) in Kannur district.