Magnificent theyyams, dynamic rhythm of percussion instruments, mystifying ambience - Andalur Kavu creates an out-of world aura during its Theyyam festival season.
Andalur Kavu, situated in Dharmadam village of Thalassery, is one of the ancient temples in the North Malabar region of Kerala and is believed to have been built by the Sage Parasurama, the fifth version of Lord Vishnu.
The Kaliyattam performed here is based on the stories of Epic Ramayana. Daivathar Theyyam represents Lord Rama, Bappuran Theyyam represents Lord Hanuman and Angakkaran Theyyam represents Lord Lakshmana.
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
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Andalur Kavu at Dharmmadam village in Kannur district is a renowned Lord Rama temple popular for its annual Theyyam festival called Kaliyattam. The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham which falls in February-March
Get to know about the different myths associated with the Andalur Kavu, located at Andalur in Dharmadam village of Thalassery.