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Palla Karuvalan Daivam Theyyam – Story – Information

Palla Karuvalan Daivam Theyyam is a rare theyyam seen during the annual thira kaliyattam theyyam festival mainly in Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this a male theyyam and the theyyam is of a person who had lived in the region and the story is based on folklore. Palla Karuvalan Daivam 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.  

Palla Karuvalan Daivam theyyam is a calm theyyam and is friendly towards the people. It has a unique headgear and appearance.

This theyyam can be witnessed at Kasargod Bankalam Kakkatt Panakkool Tharavad Erinhikkaal Bhagavathy temple on February 16.

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