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Elambachi Thekkumbad Nanattu Tharavadu Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Elambachi Thekkumbad Nanattu Tharavadu temple is located at Thekkumbad near Elambachi in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnumoorthi, Bhairavan and Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 10 and Thulam 11 (October 26 and October 27).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Elambachi Thekkumbad Nanattu Tharavadu temple are Angakkulangara Bhagavathy theyyam, Bhairvan theyyam, and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). Some deities are worshipped atop small square platforms and under trees. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day.