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Thilannur Chathothu Valiyaveettil Chamundeswari Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Festival

Thilannur Chathothu Valiyaveettil Chamundeswari temple is located at Thilannur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeswari and other deities that are seen in kavu in North Kerala. The temple consists of a Chatura sreekovil, other similar smaller shrines, and square platforms. The annual theyyam kaliyattam thira festival is held for three days in Malayalam Meena Masam (April 4 to 6) – Meena 21 to Meena 23.

The shrine is open mainly on Sankranti days as per Malayalam calendar. Vishu is an important festival here.

The theyyams performed at Thilannur Chathothu Valiyaveettil Chamundeswari temple are Gulikan theyyam, Kundor Chamundi theyyam, Kurathi theyyam, Pottan theyyam and Kuttichathan theyyam.