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Panniyoor Mazhoor Kalariyal Bhagavathy Kavu Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Panniyoor Mazhoor Kalariyal Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Mazhoor - Panniyoor in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Kalariyaal Bhagavathy and numerous other deities that are worshipped commonly in Kalari temples in Kannur region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is observed for a couple of days.

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Panniyoor Mazhoor Kalariyal Bhagavathy Kavu temple are the Kalariyal Bhagavathy theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.

This a privately-maintained temple with a small chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum for the main deity. The roof of the sanctum is decorated with traditional motifs. Some deities are worshipped on small square platforms and under trees. Pujas are held mainly during Sankranti and Vishu.