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Chittariparamba Thattankunnu Gulikan Kavu Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Chittariparamba Thattankunnu Gulikan Kavu temple is located at Chittariparamba in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Gulikan and Kuttichathan. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is observed for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 1 and Thulam 2 (October 17 and October 18).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chittariparamba Thattankunnu Gulikan Kavu temple are Kuttichathan, Thekkan Gulikan, Vasoorimala theyyam, and Pottan theyyam.

There are no major structures in the shrine. The main deities are worshipped atop small square platforms which are open to the elements. The worship area consists of huge trees and creepers.