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Vannadil Kokkarammathu Tharavad Arooda Sthanam Alanthatta Madavathikkal Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

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 Vannadil Kokkarammathu Tharavad Arooda Sthanam Alanthatta Madavathikkal temple is located at Vannadil near Payyanur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavathy, Chamundi, Vishnumoorthi and numerous other deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is observed for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 20 to Thulam 21 (November 6 to November 7).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Vannadil Kokkarammathu Tharavad Arooda Sthanam Alanthatta Madavathikkal temple are Madayi Chamundi theyyam, Kanakkara Bhagavathy theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Mecheri Chamundi theyyam, Achan Daivam theyya and Gulikan 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.