Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess)
Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi
തിരുവർക്കാട്ട് ഭഗവതി
Also: Madayi Kavilamma
Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
The Bhadrakali of Madayi Kavu, the ancient royal shrine of the Kolathiris on Madayipara.
Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi is the deity of Madayi Kavu, one of the oldest and most important Bhagavathi temples of North Malabar. The Theyyam performed here on Edavam 10 (around 24 May) marks the traditional end of the Theyyam season.
Performed by
Vannan community
Costume & kolam
Grand Bhagavathi costume with silver breast-plate.
Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi in pictures
Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ilango adikal chera · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vaikoovery · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Where to see Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi (25 venues)
Aalapadamb Sree Chalil Tharavad Devasthanam
Cheruppara, () Ettukudukka, Ettukudukka
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi
Arathil Sree Bhadrapuram Kshethram
()Narikkam valli, Narikkamvalli
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Kandanar Kelan
Athiyadam Sree Muchilott Bhagavathi Temple(Perumkaliyattam)
Cheruthazham
Dates to be announced
Muchilottu Bhagavathi · Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan
Edanad Sree Kannagatt Bhagavathi Temple
Edanad
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Gulikan
Edanad Sree Thiruvarkad Bhagavathy Temple
Edanad (Edat), Payyanur
10 Jan – 13 Jan 2027 · Dhanu 25–28Listed · not confirmed
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Gulikan
Kallidil Devasthanam
Payyanur
28 Feb – 2 Mar 2027 · Kumbham 15–17Estimated
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Gulikan
Kambrath Tharavadu Devasthanam
Trikaripur
30 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 · Thulam 13–14Date passed
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi
Kannadiparamb Nalavattanon Tharavad Kottaram Sree Dharmadaiva Temple
Kannadiparamba
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi
Kannoth Koolikundil Devasthanam Kunjippalli
Kunjippally
Dates to be announced
Gulikan · Pottan Theyyam · Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi
Kokkanasseri Kandambathu Ara Vallar Kulangara Bhagavathy Devasthanam
Kokkanasseri
4 Dec – 6 Dec 2026 · Vrischikam 18–20Estimated
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Bhairavan
Kokkanisseri kannangattu Kavu
Kokkanisseri kannangattu
7 Dec – 10 Dec 2026 · Vrischikam 21–24Listed · not confirmed
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Puthiya Bhagavathi
Koothatt Sree Madayil Bhagavathi Temple
Thaliparamba
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Pottan Theyyam