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Punchavayal Sree Koniyil Bhagavathy Kavu Temple – Kaliyattam Theyyam Thira Festival

Punchavayal Sree Koniyil Bhagavathy Kavu temple is located at Kannapuram in Kannur district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is observed for two days in Malayalam Meena Masam – Meenam 13 to Meenam 14 (March 27 to March 28).

The important theyyams that can be witnessed at Punchavayal Sree Koniyil Bhagavathy Kavu temple are Vishnumoorthi theyyam, Valayangadan Thondachan theyyam, Dharma Daivam, Gulikan theyyam, Raktha Chamundi theyyam, Puthiya Bhagavathi theyyam, Thamburatty theyyam, Kurathi theyyam, Pottan theyyam and Nagakanya theyyam.

The temple has a chathura sreekovil (square sanctum sanctorum) for the main deity. Some deities are worshipped atop small square platforms and under trees. The temple performs special pujas and rituals on Sankranti day.