Onapottam at Nittoor, Kozhikode district

04 Sept 2025:  Onapottam at Nittoor- The ritual is considered as Theyyam and character represents Lord Mahabali, the King of Kerala mentioned in the legend of Onam. About ten performers in Onapottan costumes assemble at the ancestral home Pantheeradi Madom in the early morning (6am) and then each performer go around the villages separately to bless the devotees. 

Location/access: This ritual is practiced in the village of Nittoor and Nittoor can be accessed from Ambalakulangara bus stop on Vatakara- Kuttiadi road, Kozhikode district.