Pulamaruthan Theyyam is a rare theyyam performed in certain temples, kavus and tharavadu in Kannur and Kasargod districts of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is performed in places where Goddess Arya Poonkani or Arya Poomala is worshipped by Pulaya community. Goddess Arya Poomala does not have a theyyam of her own. As per Pulamaruthan Theyyam story
Goddess Arya Poomala was once enjoying the flowers in the
garden in heaven. But heavenly damsels disturb the garden by plucking the
flowers. Goddess Aryapoomala takes the help of the guards to protect the
garden. She approaches a Shiva Bhoota Gana who was hiding in the form of wind
in a flower in the garden.
Goddess Arya Poomala gave him the name Pulamaruthan. He
protects the garden and its flowers by driving away the damsels of heaven
through sorcery, magic and trickery.
Goddess Aryapoomala was impressed by Pulamaruthan and gave
him the status of her brother. She took him to her personal garden, Arya
Poonkavanam.
One day Pulamaruthan expressed the desire to see Malanad to
Goddess Aryapoomala. But they did not have a small boat to cross the seas.
During this time, the daughter of King Ariya came to the garden form observing
Poora Vratham.
Goddess Arya Poomala entered the princess and she caused
trouble to her. The princess fell down unconscious. Through astrologers, King
Ariya learned about the desire of Goddess Aryapoomala.
Vishwakarma arrived on the orders of the King Ariya and
built a boat for the Goddess. Goddess Aryapoomala and Pulamaruthan started
their journey towards Malanad in the boat.
The theyyam is performed in those temples and sacred places
where Pulamaruthan visited.