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Chapparapadavu Koothambalam Chekkicheri Bhagavathy Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

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Chapparapadavu Koothambalam Chekkicheri Bhagavathy Devasthanam temple is located Chapparappadavu in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chekkichery Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Dhanu Masam (December - January)

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chapparappadavu Koothambalam Chekkicheri Bhagavathy Devasthanam temple are Chekkicheri Bhagavathy theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathi theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil or square sanctum sanctorum for the main deity. The roof of the shrine is decorated with traditional motifs. There are other small square sanctums in the temple compound. Certain deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. The important pujas and rituals are observed on Sankranti day as per Malayalam calendar.