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Chala Sree Kadavangottu Makkam Bhagavathy Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Chala Sree Kadavangottu Makkam Bhagavathy temple is located at Chala in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Makkam Bhagavathy and Makkal. The theyyam festival is held here for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – February 27 to March 1.

Important theyyam that can be witnessed at Chala Sree Kadavangottu Makkam Bhagavathy temple is the Makkavum Makkalum theyyam.

This is a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil for the main deity. There are other smaller sreekovils and raised platforms for other deities. Certain deities are worshipped under trees. ankranti in a Malayalam month is of great importance.