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Kuzhimbalodu Metta Arayalkeezhil Muthappan Madappura Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Festival

Kuzhimbalodu Metta Arayalkeezhil Muthappan Madappura temple is located at Kuzhimbalodu Metta near Anjarakkandy in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Muthappan. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 20 and Vrischikam 30 (December 14 and December 15).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kuzhimbalodu Metta Arayalkeezhil Muthappan Madappura temple are Manthana Pothi and Muthappan theyyam.

The shrine has a chathura sreekovil or square sanctum sanctorum for the main deity. Upa devatas are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees.