Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess)

Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi

കളരിവാതുക്കൽ ഭഗവതി

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Bhadrakali of the Chirakkal royal house, whose Theyyam in Edavam closes the season along with Madayi Kavu.

The Theyyam of Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathi, the guardian deity of the Kolathiri kalari, is performed at the Chirakkal temple near Valapattanam. She appears with an enormous mudi and her "five children". Traditionally the season's last Theyyams are performed here.

Performed by

Vannan community

Costume & kolam

Huge mudi carried by several people, red costume, silver ornaments.