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Arayi Karthika Chamundi Sri Kalichan Kavu Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Arayi Karthika Chamundi Sri Kalichan Kavu Devasthanam temple is located at Arayi in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kalichan Daivam. The annual Kaliyattam theyyam thira festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 11 to Thulam 12 (October 27 to October 28).


Important theyyam that can be seen at Arayi Karthika Chamundi Sri Kalichan Kavu Devasthanam temple is Kalichan Daivam theyyam.

The main deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. The important pujas and rituals are observed on Sankranti day as per Malayalam calendar.