Venue: Palottukavu Temple, Azhikode, Kannur district, North Kerala.
Vishuvilakkutsavam , the eight day annual festival at Palotukavu Temple, falls in the Malayalam month of Medam (April/May).
Grand Theyyam performances are staged every morning and evening of the festival. On the concluding night, an array of awe inspiring Theyyams like Daivathareeswaran, Kurathi, Kundora Chamundy, Nellorthy, Pothy, Angakaram, Oorvasi, Vettakkorumakan etc., are presented till daybreak.
Located at a panoramic site, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Matsya (fish).
Getting there:
Azhikode is about 6 km from Kannur town.
Nearest railway station: Kannur, an important railhead of the Southern Railways.
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 93 km from Kannur.
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