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| PALOTUKAVU
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| Celebrated In
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Kannur, Kerala |
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| Centre of
Activity :
Palotukavu Temple |
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| Duration :
8 days |
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| In the month
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April/May |
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| Vishuvilakkutsavam, the
eight-day annual festival at Palotukavu temple, falls in the Malayalam month of
Medam (April/May).
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| 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 day break.
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| Located at a panoramic site in
Azhikode, 6 kms from Kannur, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his
incarnation as 'Matsya' (Fish). |
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