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Cheruthazham Kovval Koodacheere Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Cheruthazham Centre Kovval Koodacheere Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Cheruthazham in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Bhagavathi, Vayanattu Kulavan and other related deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 1 and Kumbham 2 (February 13 and February 14).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Cheruthazham Centre Kovval Koodacheere Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathi theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Kandanar Kelan theyyam, Kundor Chamundi theyyam, Kurathi theyyam and Kudiveeran theyyam.

This is a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil for the main deity. The roof of the shrine is traditionally decorated. There are other smaller shrines here. Some deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in a Malayalam month is of great importance.