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Alanthatta Madayil Chamundi Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Alanthatta Madayil Chamundi temple is located at Alanthatta near Kayyur - Cheemeni in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Madayil Chamundi and other deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is observed for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam.

The important theyyam that can be witnessed at Alanthatta Madayil Chamundi temple is the Madayi Chamundi theyyam.

The main deities are worshipped in a Chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. Some deities are worshipped atop small square platforms and under trees. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day.