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Chunda Vettakkorumakan Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Chunda Vettakkorumakan temple is located at Chunda near Cherukunnu Kannapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vettakkorumakan. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 14 to Vrischikam 16 (November 30 to December 2).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Chunda Vettaikorumakan temple are the Vettaikorumakan theyyam, Achan Daivam, Illamkarumakan, Sree Bhootham, Poothadi Malakidaran, Oorpazhassi theyyam, Nagakanni theyyam, and Kaikkolan theyyam.

This is a small traditional style temple (Chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum) for the main deity. Other deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Important rituals are performed on Sankranti day as per traditional Malayalam calendar.