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Nileshwar Kinavoor Thachadam Cherutta Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

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Nileshwar Kinavur Thachadam Cherutta Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Kinavoor near Nileshwar in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and numerous other deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 26 to Thulam 27 (November 11 to November 12).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Nileshwar Kinavur Thachadam Cherutta Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Anjanagum Bhootham, Cheriya Bhagavathy theyyam, Cheralath Bhagavathi theyyam and Dhandiyanganathu Bhagavathi 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 sreekovils and raised platforms for other deities. Sankranti in a Malayalam month is of great importance.