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Memundanadu Vettakkorumakan Theyyam – Information – Story

Memundanadu Vettakkorumakan theyyam is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, this is manifestation of the Keeratha murti of Shiva and Vedathi form of Goddess Parvaati. Memundanadu Vettakkorumakan theyyam story is of him appearing before a pious devotee and helping him to overcome various problems of life. He protects the farm animals and property of the devotee. The deity is given an aaroodam or home in a sacred place and a theyyam is performed to keep the deity happy and to get his blessings.

The deity worshipped to overcome various problems in life especially those associated with job, marriage and wealth. He is also propitiated to defeat enemies.

Memundanadu Vettakkorumakan theyyam is performed annually at the Ezhilode Karaatt Sree Neeliyaar Bhagavathy Temple.