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Kunnanangad Konhanmmare Valappil Tharavadu Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Kunnanangad Konhanmmare Valappil Tharavadu temple is located on Kunnanangadu - Pazhangodu Rd near Cherukunnu in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Thondachan Daivam. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 29 to Dhanu 30 (January 13 to January 14).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kunnanangad Konhanmmare Valappil Tharavadu temple are Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Gulikan theyyam, Kundoor Chamundi theyyam, Kurathi theyyam, and Kandanarkelan theyyam.

The temple has a small chathura sreekovil with a traditionally decorated roof. Other deities are worshipped on smaller sanctums and on raised for square platforms. Some deities are given a place under trees. Sankranti in every month is of significance.