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Someshwari Theyyam – Story – Information

Someshwari theyyam is a rare Mother Goddess theyyam worshipped during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this theyyam is of Goddess Parvati in Someswari form. As per Someshwari theyyam story, the deity made her appearance in the region and blessed with people with good health, peace and prosperity. She was given a proper place of worship. A theyyam is annually performed to get her blessings.

Someshwari Theyyam is noted for its unique thirumudi (headgear). This is a peaceful theyyam.

Someshwari Theyyam can be annually witnessed at Azhikode Valapattanam Kalariyal Bhagavathy temple in Kannur, Madayi Thiruvarkkattukavu (Madayi Kavu) and Kannur Valapattanam Sree Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Kavu temple.