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Kunhimangalam Theru Alavalappil Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Thira Festival

Kunhimangalam Theru Alavalappil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Kunhimangalam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are commonly worshipped in tharavadu, kavu and sacred places in Kannur region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Vrischika Masam – Vrischikam 21 to Vrischikam 22 (December 6 to December 7).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kunhimangalam Theru Alavalappil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Monthi Kolam, Thurakarathi theyyam, Kundor Chamundi and Gulikan theyyam.

This a family-maintained temple with a small chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. Some deities are worshipped on small square platforms and under trees. Pujas are held mainly during Sankranti and Vishu.