Manekavil Bhagavathy theyyam (മാനേങ്കാവില് ഭഗവതി) is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam – thira – kaliyattam festival in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, the theyyam is associated with Goddess Shakti (Durga and Bhagavathy). As per Manenkavil Bhagavathy theyyam story, she is believed to have taken the ferocious form to protect the wealth and life of a staunch devotee of hers. Her theyyam are performed in those places wherever she appeared. She is believed to have protected animals and livestock.
Manekavil Bhagavathy theyyam blesses devotees with peace and prosperity. She is also believed to cure contagious diseases. She is also propitiated to defeat enemies.
She appears in a ferocious form holding a sword to protect
the wealth and life of her devotees.
Taliparamba Pookhothu Kottaram – Manegavu is an important
temple in which Manekavil Bhagavathy theyyam is performed.
Manekavil Bhagavathy Theyyam is appears along with Areekulangara
Bhagavathy theyyam.