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Kuttiattur Kulangara Puthiyakavu Muchilottu Kavu Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Thira Festival

Kuttiattur Kulangara Puthiyakavu Muchilottu Kavu temple is located at Kuttiattur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for four days in Malayalam Dhanu Masam – Dhanu 5 to Dhanu 8 (December 21 to December 24).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kuttiattoor Kulangara Puthiyakavu Muchilottu Kavu temple are Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Narambil Bhagavathy theyyam, Puliyoor Kali theyyam, Muchilottu Bhagavathy theyyam and Kannangattu Bhagavathi theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum – for the main deity. The walls and roof of the main sreekovil are decorated with traditional motifs. 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.