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Varam Azhikkodan Cheriyathu Veedu Dharmadeva Kalaristhanam Temple – Kaliyattam – Theyyam Festival

Varam Azhikkodan Cheriyathu Veedu Dharmadeva Kalaristhanam temple, also known as Varam Kalari Devasthanam, is located at Varam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to various deities that are worshipped in Kalari temples 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 in Malayalam Meena Masam (April 8 to 9) – Meenam 25 to Meenam 26.

The important theyyams that are performed in the shrine are Bhairavan theyyam kolam, Karuvaal theyyam, Pookutti Sasthappan theyyam, Thee Chamundi (Ottakolam theyyam) and Uchitta Theyyam.