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Pilathara Kovval Tharavadu Porkkulangara Bhagavathy Temple – Theyyam – Kaliyattam Festival

Pilathara Kovval Tharavadu Porkkulangara Bhagavathy temple is located at Pilathara in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and other deities that are commonly worshipped in tharavadu and kavu in Kannur and Kasaragod regions of Kerala. The annual theyyam kaliyattam festival in the temple is held for two days in Malayalam Meena Masam (April 1 and April 2) – Meenam 18 and Meenam 19.

The temple has a main small square sanctum sanctorum – chathura sreekovil. Other deities are worshipped in small sanctum, square platforms and under trees. Sankranti and Vishu are important festivals here.

The main theyyams performed at Pilathara Kovval Tharavadu Porkkulangara Bhagavathy temple are Bali theyyam, Gulikan, Vishnumoorthi theyyam and Rakta Chamundi theyyam.