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Mundayad Sree Erinjiyil Keezhil Bhagavathy Kavu Temple – Theyyam Kaliyattam Festival

Mundayad Sree Erinjiyil Keezhil Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Mundayad in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for three days in Malayalam Meena Masam – Meenam 16 to Meenam 18 (March 30 to April 1).

Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Mundayad Sree Erinjeeyil Keezhil Bhagavathy Kavu temple are Kandapuli theyyam, Marapuli theyyam, Dharma Daivam, Gulikan theyyam, Valukandan theyyam, Sree Bhagavathy theyyam, Vettakkorumakan theyyam and Oorpazhassi theyyam.

This a small shrine with a chathura sreekovil. The roof of the shrine is decorated with traditional temple motifs. There are raised platforms for other deities. Certain deities are worshipped under trees. Sankranti in every month is of great importance.