--> Skip to main content


Adot Moothedath Kuthire Pazhayasthanam Padarkulangara Bhagavathi Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

By

Adot Moothedath Kuthire Pazhayasthanam Padarkulangara Bhagavathi Devasthanam temple is located at Adot in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Padarkulangara Bhagavathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Makara Masam – Makaram 14 to Makaram 17 (January 28 to Jan 31).

This is a small shrine with a square sanctum sanctorum (chathura sreekovil) for the main deities. The roof and walls are traditionally decorated. Other deities are worshipped in smaller chathura sreekovil. Some deities are worshiped atop raised square platforms. Certain deities are worshiped under trees. Sankranti in every Malayalam month is of significance here. Vishu festival is of importance here.

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Adot Moothedath Kuthire Pazhayasthanam Padarkulangara Bhagavathi Devasthanam temple are Cheralath Bhagavathy theyyam, Padarkulangara Bhagavathy theyyam, Poomaruthan theyyam, Pulikandan theyyam, Puliyoor Kali theyyam, Puliyoor Kannan theyyam, Pullikarinkali theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Vishnumoorhti theyyam.