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Azhikode Meenkunnu Nambolan Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Azhikode Meenkunnu Nambolan Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Meenkunnu near Azhikode in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Kurathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Meda Masam – Medam 4 to Medam 5 (April 17 to April 18).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Azhikode Meenkunnu Nambolan Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Gulikan theyyam, Kurathi theyyam and Pottan 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.