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Cheruthazham Kovvel Thekkeveedu Tharavadu Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Cheruthazham Kovvel Thekkeveedu Tharavadu temple is located at Cheruthazham in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kurathi, Vishnumoorthi and other deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for a couple of days.

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Cheruthazham Kovvel Thekkeveedu Tharavadu are Bali theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam and Kunharu Kurathi theyyam.

This is a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil – square sanctum sanctorum. Some deities are worshipped on square platforms and under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great significance. This is a small temple maintained by a family.