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Kuttiyeri Puthiya Bhagavathy Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Festival

Kuttiyeri Puthiya Bhagavathy temple is located at Kuttiyeri near Thaliparambu in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to various deities that are worshipped in Kavu in North Kerala. This particular shrine has Goddess Puthiya Bhagvathy as the main deity. The temple consists of a Chatura sreekovil, other similar smaller shrines, and square platforms. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival atr Kuttiyeri Puthiya Bhagavathy temple is held for two days in Malayalam Meena Masam (April 2 to 3) – Meena 19 to Meenam 20.


The annual festival begins with Kalavara Nirakkal ritual.

The important theyyams that are performed in the shrine are Bali theyyam, Dharma Daivam, Kundoor Chamundi theyyam, Kurathi theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathi theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan, Veera Kali theyyam, Veeran theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.