Theyyam
Bhavoor Karinkali Theyyam
Bhavoor Karinkali is the presiding Theyyam of the temple and represents the protective and powerful form of the Mother Goddess.
Her appearance signifies strength, courage, and the removal of obstacles.
The ritual is performed with deep discipline and devotion, following the customs preserved by the temple for generations.
The deity is believed to bless families, protect the land, and uphold harmony in the community.
Ponmakan Theyyam
Ponmakan is a benevolent male deity associated with prosperity, wellbeing, and protection.
The performance reflects dignity and calm strength, and devotees offer prayers for blessings, health, and success in family life.
This Theyyam holds an important place in the temple’s annual rituals.
Ponmakal Theyyam
Ponmakal represents auspiciousness, purity, and divine grace.
This Theyyam is connected with blessings for children, family prosperity, and the overall welfare of the household.
The gentle and composed performance is regarded with special reverence by devotees.
Thee Chamundi Theyyam
The Thee Chamundi Theyyam performed at the Kunnathukavu Bhavoor Karinkali Temple is a disciplined fire-ritual that symbolises an episode connected with the divine protection associated with the Narasimha incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
At this kavu, the ritual is carried out with great care and reverence, following the traditional methods preserved by the temple.
The performance is considered spiritually significant, reflecting the victory of divine power over negative forces, and the blessings of protection and wellbeing for the devotees.
Gulikan Theyyam
Gulikan is traditionally regarded as a guardian who maintains balance and order.
In local belief, Gulikan protects the land, ensures justice, and keeps away harmful influences.
The Theyyam is performed with great respect, and devotees seek blessings for peace, protection, and wellbeing.
Bapporan Theyyam
Bapporan is associated with ancestral reverence and the protective spirits of the region.
The Theyyam reflects the values of loyalty, justice, and community welfare.
Through this ritual, devotees remember the ancestral forces that guide and guard the locality.
Eravari Theyyam
Eravari is connected with nature, forests, and the guardian spirits of the land.
This Theyyam is seen as a protector of natural harmony and environmental balance.
The performance is conducted with respect for the deity’s ancient connection to the elements and the natural world.
Kaikolan theyyam
Kaikolan Theyyam represents the spirit of a traditional guardian or warrior figure.
This form is associated with alertness, protection, and the preservation of community values.
The ritual emphasizes discipline and the safeguarding of households and boundaries.
Nagarajan Theyyam
Nagarajan is a serpent-deity form linked to protection, ancestral lineage, and wellbeing.
The performance honours the traditional Naga worship of Kerala, seeking blessings for health, harmony, and family prosperity.
Nagakanni Theyyam
Nagakanni is the serpent goddess symbolizing fertility, purity, and protection of family lines.
Her presence is considered auspicious, and devotees pray for good health, peaceful family life, and continuity of generations.
The performance is graceful and conducted with deep devotion.
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