Sankaranellur Pazhedam Muchilott Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Sankaranellur in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathy and other deities commonly worshipped in kavu, sacred places and tharavadu in the region. The theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held annually in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – March 11 to March 13.
The important theyyam that can be witnessed at Sankaranellur
Pazhedam Muchilot Bhagavathy Kavu temple is the Muchilottu Bhagavathi theyyam.
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.