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Eramam Mavila Kallada Erathe Veedu Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Eramam Mavila Kallada Erathe Veedu Devasthanam temple is located at Eramam near Mathamangalam in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Chamundi, Vishnumoorthi and numerous other deities. The theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 11 and Thulam 12 (October 27 and October 28).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Eramam Mavila Kallada Erathe Veedu Devasthanam temple are Mavila Chamundi theyyam, Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Varekkara Bhagavathi theyyam, Vellarangara Bhagavathi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Thulikolam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil or square sanctum sanctorum for the main deity. The roof of the shrine is decorated with traditional motifs. There are other small square sanctums in the temple compound. Certain deities are worshipped atop square platforms and under trees. The important pujas and rituals are observed on Sankranti day as per Malayalam calendar.