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Thundikkoth Bhagavathy Theyyam – Story – Information

Thundikkoth Bhagavathy theyyam is rare Mother Goddess Bhagavathy theyyam performed during the annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. As per information, this is a ferocious form of Goddess Devi. Thundikkoth Bhagavathy theyyam story is that of her making her presence felt in a prominent tharavadu. The elderly member of the tharavadu gives her a place of worship. She is honored with various rituals and pujas. The ferocious form takes a benign form and blesses the people the home. A theyyam is annually performed to honor her and to get her blessings.

The theyyam is noted for its unique dress and thirumudi. Fire torches are lit around the waist of the theyyam.

People take blessings of theyyam for early cure to health problems and for desire fulfillment.

Thundikkoth Bhagavathy theyyam is annually performed at Kannur Valiyannur Sree Thundikkoth Bhagavathy Kavu from January 30 to February 1.