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Mattool Vettante Valappil Tharavadu Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Mattool Vettante Valappil Tharavadu temple (Poykayile Parappil) is located at Matool in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to deities that are worshipped in kavu, sacred places and temples in the region. The theyyam festival is held here for a couples of days annually.

There is no information available regarding the important theyyams that can be witnessed at Mattool Vettante Valappil Tharavadu temple

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. Certain deities are worshipped under trees. Sankranti in a Malayalam month is of great importance.