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Azhikode Nambolan Kavu Temple – Theyyam Thira Kaliyattam Festival

Azhikode Nambolan Kavu temple is located at Azhikode south in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Nambolan daivam. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for a couple of days in Malayalam Meda Masam – (April).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Azhikode Nambolan Kavu temple are Gulikan theyyam, Nambolan Daivam, 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.