Edavungal Gulikan theyyam kolam (ഇടുവുങ്കാല് ഗുളികന്) is a rare theyyam performed during the theyyam – kaliyattam – thira festival in Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. As per information, Edavungal Gulikan is one among the several types of Gulikan theyyams performed in the tharavadu, kavu and temples in North Kerala. The story of Edavungal Gulikan theyyam is associated with Shiva annihilating Yama, the god of death, to protect Saint Markandeshwara, the ardent devotee of Shiva.
With Yama disappeared from the universe there was no death.
This caused immense problems in nature. When Shiva realized the mistake, he
gave birth to Edavungal Gulikan from the left thumb. He pressed the left thumb
of his leg down and Edavungal Gulikan appeared holding Trishul and pasha or
rope to tie souls. It is believed that Edavungal Gulikan keeps a track of all
the good and bad deeds of a person.
The theyyam has a ferocious mask and the body is covered in
tender coconut leaves. The theyyam holds burning torch.
The theyyam is offered worship for overcoming fear of death
and for early cure from serious diseases.
Edavungal Gulikan theyyam kolam is performed at Sree
Edapanni Cheviri Tharavadu temple in Kasaragod district in Kumbha Masam
(February – March).