09-11/Feb/06 : Kalarivattam Kshethram, Chala, Kannur The main Theyyam is Valiya Thamburatti( Puthiya Bhagavathy) is on final day. Other Theyyams are Sasthappan, Gulikan, Bhairavan, Vishnu moorty(Chamundi), Uchitta, Ponmakan, Ponmakal and Gurukkanmmar. Uchitta is a ferocious Theyyam and the performance is in fire. Location/Access: At Chala, near Chala bazaar busstop; 9km from Kannur town towards Kuthuparamba road.

09-11/Feb/06: Balal Bhagavathi kshethram Palliyara, Balal, Kasaragode Dt.
The rituals start from 9th and Pottan Theyyam, which performed in fire, is staged 10th early morning. The other Theyyams on the daytime are Vishnumoorthy and Paradevatha.
On 11th the venue is Kottakkottu Kavu, a sacred grove with thick vegetation, situated near to the temple, where the Theyyams- Veeran, Gulikan, Karim Chamundi etc. are performed in the daytime.

Location/Access: Balal is approx.37km east of Kanhangad, in Kasaragode Dt.
Nearest railway station is Kanhangad. From Kanhangad, catch bus to Vellarikkundu (Konnakkad route) and from Vellarikkundu approx.2km to Balal temple by Autorikshaw.
For more information: Ph: temple-+91-467 2242318
Or Mr. Achuthan Nair, Secretary, Temple Committee Ph (Res): +91-467 2242438

13 & 14/feb/06: Ottakkolam at Kinaloor Vayal, Kinaloor, Kasaragode Dt.
Ottakkolam is a form of Vishnumoorty theyyam, which plays in fire and is conducted rarely. The rituals start from 13th and during night Theyyams- Paradevatha, Puthiya Bhagavathy, Chamundi, Cheralath bhagavathi and Thandyanganath Bhagavath are staged. The performance of main theyyam, Ottakkolam is performed in the early morning (on 14th). Theyyam of Padarkulangara Bhagavathi appears in the last. The festival ends on 14th by 11 am.
Location/Access: The ritual is performed in a Paddy field at Kinaloor, approx. 10km from Nileswaram in Kasaragode Dt. Nearest railway station is Nileswaram. From Nileswaram, catch bus towards Chittarikkal/Kopnnakkad/Bheemanadi , get down at Chozhiyamkode stop and hire a Autorikshaw.
For more information:
Mr. N.C.Narayanan Nair, President, Festival Committee, Ph (Res): +91-467 2230569
Mr. K.Narayanan Koovachy, Gen. Secretary, Ph (Res): +91-467 2216049

23-26/Feb/06:Kanakathur Sree kurumba Kavu
The only Theyyam is Thee Chamundi and is performed on the final day early morning (Third day after mid-night). The performance of this Theyyam is in fire. This is in connection with the Thalappoli Ulsavam. One more Theyyam festival is in March.

Location/Access: From Fort road towards contonment area.Kannur Town.
Temple committee office, Ph:+91-497 2711353

24-26/Feb/06:Maanikya Kavu,Kannur
Kaliyaattom at Maanikya Kavu. The main Theyyams Payyambilli Chandu and Othenan Theyyam are performed on the first day night and the second day night. They were the legendary heroes in the Ballard of North Malabar. Martial art performance is the speciality. Other Theyyams are Thampuratti, Gulikan, Kurathi and Kundor Chamudi.

Location/Access: Walkable distance from Thana busstop. Kannur town.

26-28/Feb/06:Kadamkottu Makkam Kshethram, Kannur
The main Theyyam Makkam Bhagavathy and Children (Chathu, Cheeru )are staged on the last day early morning. The headgear of Makkam and her daughter are decorated with a number of fire torches. Other Theyyams usually performed are Gulikan, Vishnu moorthy and Karanavar.

Location/Access: At Chala, near Chala bazaar busstop; 9km from Kannur town towards Kuthuparamba road.

01&02/Mar/06:Kallikkodan Kavu, Kannur
Theyyams for this Kaliyaattom are Gurukaranavar, Sasthappan(Kuttichathan), Vasoorimala, Gulikan, Bhairavan, Chamundi and Agni Khanda Karnan. Agni Khanda Karnan is very ferocious with fire torches and is performed on the last day.

Location/Access: Gopal street. Kannur town.

10-15/Mar/06:Kanakathur Sree kurumba Kavu, Kannur
The Theyyams performed are Athiralan Theyyam( Seetha devi, Lava & Kusa), Bali, Sugreevan, Daivathareeswaran, Angakkaran, Bappuran. The other Theyyams Thuva kaali, Naga Kanya, Naga Kandan, Ponmalakkari, Vettakorumakan are also staged. Theyyams are performed on the second day onwards.

Location/Access: From Fort road towards cantonment area. Kannur Town.
Temple committee office, Ph: +91-497 2711353

15-19/Mar/06: Perumkaliyaattom
Sree Padaarkulangara Bhagavathi Kshethram, Manalil, Kasaragode dt.
The main Theyyam, the Goddess of Sree Padaarkulangara Bhagavathi is performed on the concluding day. Similar to the Perumkaliyaattom of the Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathy, there are so many functions and rituals to be conducted prior to a Perumkaliyattam. It is said the previous Perumkaliyaattom held in this temple was a century before.

Theyyams:
15/3/06: Aftermidnight- Guru Daivvam, Padaveeran
16/3/06: Day time- Raktha Chamundi, Cherlath Bhagavathi, Paradevatha etc.
After midnight- Guru Daivam, padaveeran
17/03/05: Early morning onwards- Baali Theyyam, Raktha Chamundi, Cherlath Bhagavathi, Vishnu moorthy, etc.
After midnight night- Guru Daivam, padaveeran
18/03/06: Morning - Raktha Chamundi, Cherlath Bhagavathi, Vishnu moorthy, etc.
After midnight- Guru Daivam, padaveeran
19/03/06: Early morning onwards- Raktha Chamundi, Cherlath Bhagavathi, Vishnu moorthy, Kallakkara Chamundi, Gulikan etc. The performance of the main Theyyam Padaarkulangara Bhagavathi is in the afternoon.

The Thottam and vellattam of these Theyyams are performed in the evenings on all these days. In connection with the festival some cultural and religious programmes are also staged during these days. Like the Perumkaliyaattom of the Goddess Muchilottu Bhagavathi, supply of free meals to all the people who come to see this festival is a part of this ritualistic event.
Location/Access: Sree Padaarkulangara bhagavathi temple, Manalil, Kizhakkumkara, P.O. Ajanoor, Kanhangad, Kasaragod dt. The temple is situated in Mavunkal road, near Kanhangad town (approx 1km). Nearest railway station is Kanhangad.

For more information: festival Committee office; +91-467 2286330
Or- Mr. K.Narayanan, President, Temple committee Ph (Res): +91-467 2205451
Or- Mr. Kodoth Balakrishnan Nambiar, Chairman, Festival Committee,
Ph(Res): +91-467-2204479
(Exact timings available on request)

21-28/March/2006: Thrikkandiyur Ambalakkulangara Bhagavathy Kavu
Thalappoliyum Thiriuzhichilum Pattum

The grand festival held rarely at Ambalakkulangara Bhagavathy Kavu, Thrikkandiyur, in Malappuram district. Till the recent past, this temple was a typical sacred grove with huge trees and some granite oil lamps. The main function of the festival is Kalampattu, which is found to be common in all parts of Kerala. In a typical Kalampattu, figure of the deity is a drawn using natural powder and folk songs, called Thottam are sung. After the oracles performance, the performer rubs off the figure dramatically and the powders are given to the devotees as divine offering. Within 4/5hours all these rituals come to an end. This ritual is performed for the Goddess Bhagavathy and the Gods Sasthavu, Vettakyorumakan, VishnuMaya, Snake gods etc.

But in this Kavu there are some specialities for the ritual. As in the case of Kalampattu, the main functions are in the evening, but instead of deity's figure, geometrical figures are drawn in a temporary Sanctorum made of bamboos and coconut tree leaves. The main poles of the Sactorum and the surrounding structure are made of 'Pala' (Astonia scolaris). After elaborate pooja, Thalappoli is conducted by mid night. Another ritualistic offer to the Goddess is Thiri uzhichil and is performed after Thalappoli. In Thiriuzhichil, the performer anoints the whole body by himself in rhythmic manner using a wick lighted in vegetable oil. All these functions finish by dawn. Then the sanctorum is closed and the next day and night, Thottams are sung in front of this sanctorum.

These families reside at a place called Iringavoor, which is about 6km away from this Kavu. There is another Kavu at Iringavoor where the deity is called Iringavoor Bhagavathy. This Goddess is believed to be the sister of Ambalakkulangara Bhagavathy. It is said that the festival is conducted for Iringavoor Bhagavathy, in presence of Ambalakkulangara Bhagavathy. There is a grand procession on the starting day from Iringavoor to this Kavu along with Choppan as the Oracle/Velichappadu that represents the Goddess.

The procession starts by afternoon from Iringavoor, walks all the way and reaches Ambalakkulangara by evening, then starts the proceeding of 'Kalam'. By tradition, the final day is usually celebrated by the local people and the main attraction on this day is Kazcha varavu. In this, people in groups arrive kavu by evening with lot of folkforms, huge edifies of bullocks, traditional drums and with fire dances. This performance lasts for 3-4 hours. Thalappoli is conducted after this. This is called Nattu Thalappoli. For this, the full day Thottam is conducted in advance (ie, one more day Thottam for the previous Kalam).

Programme brief

21/03/06 :	9am-Flag hoisting at the premise of Kavu 3pm- procession starts from Iringavoor, reaches Ambalakulangara by sunset. From evening to next day dawn - Drawing Kalam, Pooja, Thalappoli, fire works and Thiri uzhichil
22/03/06 :	Thottam (Folk Songs)
23/03/06 :	12 noon- Pattu kurikkal, the ceremonial start of the 2nd Kalam From evening to next day dawn - Drawing Kalam, Pooja, Thalappoli, fire works and Thiri uzhichil
24/03/06 :	Thottam (Folk Songs)
25/03/06 :	12 noon- Pattu kurikkal, the ceremonial start of the 3nd Kalam From evening to next day dawn - Drawing Kalam, Pooja, Thalappoli, fire works and Thiri uzhichil
26/03/06 :	Thottam (Folk Songs)
27/03/06 :	Thottam (Folk Songs)
28/03/06 :	Nattu Thalappoli From evening to next day dawn - kazcha Varavu, Thalappoli and fire works.
29/03/06 :	By 8am, Choppan and all back to Iringavoor in ceremonial procession.

Location/Access : One kilometer from Tirur bus stand and railway station. Tirur is a main railway station halfway between Shornur and Kozhikode. Connected with NH 17 at Changuvetty(14km) and Kuttippuram(18km)

For more information : P.Radhakrishnan, Gen. Convenor, Festival committee
Thrikkandiyur P.O, Tirur, Malappuram Dt
Ph(Res):+91-494-2422601