Nambolan 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. Nambolan 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.
Nambolan Theyyam is a calm theyyam and is friendly towards
the people. It has a unique headgear and appearance.
This theyyam can be witnessed at the Kannur Parassinikkadavu
Nanichery Kodalloor Sree Bhagavathy Temple from February 17 to February 22.