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Kanathur Peradukkam Thayathu Veedu Tharavadu Temple – Thira Theyyam Kaliyattam Festival

Kanathur Peradukkam Thayathu Veedu Tharavadu temple is located at Kanathur in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi and Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 7 and Dhanu 8 (December 23 and December 24).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kanathur Peradukkam Thayathu Veedu Tharavadu temple are Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Padinjare Chamundi theyyam, and Pottan theyyam.

The shrine is mainly open on Sankranti days as per traditional Malayalam calendar for important puja and rituals. The temple has a chathura sreekovil or square sanctum sanctorum of the main deity. Other deities are worshipped atop square platform exposed to the elements and under trees.