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Nidumchal Karimanal Chamundi Temple – Theyyam – Kaliyattam Festival

Nidumchal Karimanal Chamundi temple is located at Nidumchal near Padiyottuchal in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 9 and Kumbham 10 (February 21 and Feb 22).

The main deity is worshipped in a Chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. Its roofs and walls are traditionally decorated. There are other smaller sreekovils and square platforms for other deities. Some deities are given a place under trees. Vishu is an important festival here. Sankranti in every Malayala Masam is of great significance.

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Nidumchal Karimanal Chamundi temple are Karimanal Chamundi theyyam and Kattumudantha Theyyam

പാടിയോട്ടുചാല്‍ നിടുംചാല്‍ കരിമണല്‍ ചാമുണ്ഡി ക്ഷേത്രത്തില്‍ കളിയാട്ടം തുടങ്ങി. Feb  21 കലവറ നിറയ്ക്കല്‍ ഘോഷയാത്ര. Feb 22 രാവിലെ ഒന്‍പതിന് കരിമണല്‍ ചാമുണ്ഡി തെയ്യം കെട്ടിയാടും. ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് 12ന് അന്നദാനം. ഒരു മണിക്ക് കാട്ടുമുടന്ത തെയ്യം കെട്ടിയാടും.