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Chemmadam Maryankandi Vayanattukulavan Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Chemmadam Maryankandi Vayanattukulavan temple (Mariyakandi Nidiyenga) is located at Chemmadam near Chekkikkulam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattu Kulavan and other related deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 5 to Dhanu 7 (December 21 to December 23).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Pandyancheri Bhagavathy temple are Vayanattu Kulavan, Elladath Bhagavathy theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan theyyam, Kandanar Kelan theyyam, Kudiveeran theyyam and Pottan theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum – for the main deity. Other deities are worshipped in small sreekovils, square platforms and under trees. Sankranti is an important day of worship in every month. Vishu is an important festival here.