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Kunhalinkeezhil Sree Vishnumurthy Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Elambachi Kunhalinkeezhil Sree Vishnumurthy temple is located at Elambachi in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnumoorthi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 27 and Thulam 28 (November 13 and November 14).

The important theyyam that can be witnessed at Elambachi Kunhalinkeezhil Sree Vishnumurthy temple is the Vishnumoorthi theyyam or Thee Chamundi or Ottakkolam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum). The roof and walls of the temple is decorated with traditional motifs. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day.