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Monthi Kolam Theyyam – Story – Information

Monthi Kolam theyyam is a rare theyyam performed during the annual theyyam, thira, kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information this a female theyyam. The story of Monthi Kolam suggests that she was propitiated and worshipped by Kundorappan. She is also a parivara devata of Kundor Chamundi. It is believed that this theyyam performed miracles to protect the family of Kundorappan. She also protects her devotees from against all kinds of evil forces.

Monthi Kolam is performed at Bovikanam Muliyaar Karicheri Tharavad Devasthanam temple, Udinur Sree Pavoor Veedu Tharavadu temple in Kasaragod, Kanhangad Padinjarekkara Athiyal Tharavad Devasthanam temple, Payyanur Kunhimangalam Theru Alavalappil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple, Kuttikkol Ambalathinkal Bethur Tharavad Devasthanam temple, Kannur Kunhimangalam Theru Anjaraveedu Tharavadu Devasthanam (Anjarillam), Payyanur Mahadeva Gramam Utha Mathil Kizhakke Veedu Devasthanam temple, Pilathara Panapuzha Sri Vayalicherykavu Bhagavathi temple, Payyanur Annur Kunduvalappil Tharavadu Parakka Illam Devasthanam temple and Payyanur Vellur kudakkath Kottanacheri Vettakkorumakan temple.