Pulli Bhagavathy theyyam is a ferocious Mother Goddess theyyam performed during the annual thira kaliyattam theyyam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, this is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Parvati. As per Pulli Bhagavathy theyyam story, she helps in controlling communicable diseases like various poxes. As per some belief is she who spreads and control the poxes.
Pulli Bhagavathy theyyam is unique in various aspects as she has a ferocious appearance. Fire torches are lit on her thirumudi or head gear and also around her waist.
The theyyam is worshiped for peace, good health and
prosperity.
പുള്ളിഭഗവതി യക്ഷി സങ്കല്പത്തിലുള്ളതാണെന്നു കരുതി വരുന്നവരുണ്ട് . കരിഞ്ചാമുണ്ഡിയുടെ കൂട്ടുകാരികളിലൊന്നത്രെ ഈ ഉഗ്രദേവത.
Pulli Bhagavathy theyyam is annually worshipped at Cheruvathur
Kodakkad Sree Kotten Tharavad Devasthanam temple (December 30 - 31) in Kasaragod and Kannur Vellad
Sree Mahadeva temple.