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Athiyambur Padikathum Veedu Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Athiyambur Padikathum Veedu Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Athiyambur near Kanhangad in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavathy, Chamundi, Vishnumoorthi and numerous other deities that are commonly worshipped in kavu and tharavadu in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 28 to Thulam 29 (November 13 to November 14).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Athiyambur Padikathum Veedu Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Chooliyar Bhagavathy theyyam, Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi theyyam, Aryakkara Bhagavathy theyyam, Padaveeran theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

The main deities are worshipped in a Chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. Some deities are worshipped atop small square platforms and under trees. There are other smaller sreekovils. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day. This is a family maintained private temple.