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Kuruvattu Parayil Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Kuruvattu Parayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Ezhome in Kannr district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vayanattu Kulavan and other related deities 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 14 to November 15).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kuruvattu Parayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Kudiveeran theyyam and Kandanarkelan theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum) for the main deity. Some deities are worshipped atop small square platforms and under trees. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day. This is a family maintained private temple.