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Thaliyil Konhan Tharavadu Sree Thondachan Devasthanam Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Thaliyil Konhan Tharavadu Sree Thondachan Devasthanam temple is located at Thaliyil near Mangad in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Thondachan Daivam and other deities that are worshipped in kavu, sacred places and temples in the region. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days on first Saturday and Sunday in Malayalam Makara Masam.


Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Thaliyil Konhan Tharavadu Sree Thondachan Devasthanam temple are Vayanattu Kulavan theyyam, Kudiveeran theyyam, Elladathu Bhagavathi theyyam, Gulikan theyyam and Kandanar Kelan 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 every Malayalam month is of great importance. Some deities are worshipped under trees.