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Valiya Thamburatti Theyyam – Story – Information

Valiya Thamburatty theyyam kolam is a popular Mother Goddess theyyam performed during the annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival in numerous kavu, tharavadu, sacred places and temples in Kannur and Kasaragod region of Kerala. As per information, this is theyyam is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Bhagavathy (mostly it is the same Goddess Devi known by a different name). As per Valiya Thamburatti theyyam story, she is the fierce manifestation of Goddess Bhagavathi who has just annihilated demon Darika. The Goddess makes her presence felt in a tharavadu. She blesses the people of the region with peace and prosperity when she is provided with a place of worship. She protects the region from communicable diseases and ushers in fertility, wealth and richness.

Valiya Thamburatty theyyam is known to have an elaborate thirmudi. Devotees seek her blessing for desire fulfillment and to overcome health issues.

Valiya Thamburatty theyyam is performed annually at Azhikode Myladathadam Illath Veedu Tharavadu temple, Kannur Mattannur Kodolipram Thannakkal Bhagavathy Kavu temple, Thalasseri Eranholi Nidungottum Kavu temple, Kannur Thalikkavu Bagavathi Kshethram, and Kannur Cheruvanjeri Poovathur Athyaarakkavu Bhagavathy temple.