Kannamgalam Bhagavathy Theyyam kolam (കണ്ണാംഗലം ഭഗവതി തെയ്യം കോലം) is a rare theyyam
performed in numerous kavu, tharavadu, temples and sacred places in Kannur and
Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, Kannamgalam Bhagavathy is the
fierce manifestation of Goddess Bhagavathi who has just annihilated demon
Darika. As per Kannamgalam Bhagavathi theyyam story, this is the eight-arm form
of Goddess Bhagavathy. She has just chopped the head of Darikasuran and she is
performing Tandava dance. The entire universe is trembling and earth will be
soon shattered into two pieces. Shiva tries to stop the dance of Goddess Devi
by lying on her path. To save earth, Shiva forms the bed for Goddess to dance.
It is believed that she appeared in this form in a tharavadu and found a place
of worship. She blesses devotees in this form.
She is also known by numerous other names including Thai
Paradevatha, Thiruverkadu Bhagavathi, Bhadrakali, Arathil Bhagavathi, Ettikulam
Bhagavathy, Kalariyal Bhagavathy, Karayapila Amma, Ashtamichal Bhagavathy,
Veeranchira Bhagavathy, Kolaswaroopathingal Thai, Parakkadavu Bhagavathy,
Puthiyarambath Amma, Vallarkulangara Bhagavathi, Manathana Pothi etc.
It is widely believed that she appeared from the third eye
of Shiva. Some believe that she is a manifestation of Goddess Parvati.
Different regions and different communities have different
names for this manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti.
Kannamangalam Bhagavathy Theyyam is worshipped to overcome health issues, peace, prosperity and desire fulfillment.