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Aduthila Mundayad Cheerngottu Bhagavathy Kavu Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Aduthila Mundayad Cheerngottu Bhagavathy Kavu Temple (അടുത്തില മുണ്ടയാട് ചീര്‍ങ്ങോട്ട് ഭഗവതി കാവ്‌) is located at Aduthila in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Cheerngottu Bhagavathy. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 12 to Vrischikam 13 (November 28 to November 29).


The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Aduthila Mundayad Cheerngottu Bhagavathy Kavu temple are Cheerngottu Bhagavathy theyyam, Gulikan, Anangu Bhootham and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

The main deity is worshipped in a small chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. The roof of the shrine is traditionally decorated with religious motifs. Other deities are worshiped atop small square platforms and under trees. Important pujas and rituals are performed on Sankranti day in every Malayalam month.