Cheriya Theeyattu festival at Vairankodu Bhagavathy Kshethram, Malappuram District

Cheriya Theeyattu / Cheriya Vela festival at Vairankodu Bhagavathy Kshethram-

A number of processions with folk forms like Poothan & Thira, Kattalan (a mythological character, considered as the soldier of Lord Shiva), Pulikkali(tiger dance), Fire dance etc. gather here from nearby villages (3pm to mid night). Most of the teams carry Poykkala, the huge decorated effigies of twin bullocks and ceremoniously dedicate it to the deity for the wellbeing of the cattle, a ritual associated with the agrarian tradition. Velichappadu (oracle) & Thalappoli (procession with traditional oil lamps), Kanalaattom(fire walk), fireworks are performed after midnight. Cheriya Theeyattu and Valiya Theeyattu are the main annual festivals of the temple. Valiya Theyyattu festival, a repetition of the same with more participation is held on the third day of Cheriya Theeyattu. 

Location/access: The temple is at Vairamkode, near Thirunavaya, accessible from Kuttippuram or from Puthanathani in Malappuram District, Kerala.