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Narikode Kaiveli Alayil Tharavadu Devasthanam Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Thira Festival

Narikode Kaiveli Alayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Narikode in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Chamundi and Kurathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Kumbha Masam – Kumbham 12 to Kumbham 13 (February 25 to Feb 26).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Narikode Kaiveli Alayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Kudiveeran theyyam, Kundor Chamundi theyyam and Kurathi theyyam.

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. Sankranti in a Malayalam month is of great importance.