Murikanjerikelu Theyyam is a rare theyyam seen during the annual thira kaliyattam theyyam festival mainly in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a person who had lived in the region and the story is based on folklore. Murikanjerikelu Theyyam story is that of the deity helping the region, a family through his selfless action and becomes a daivakaru or holy person. The person is given a worship place and theyyam is performed in his remembrance annually.
Murikanjerikelu Theyyam (മുരിക്കഞ്ചേരികേളു
തെയ്യം) is a calm
theyyam and is friendly towards the people. It has a unique headgear and
appearance.