Believed to have been built by the Sage Parasurama, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Andalur Kavu at Dharmmadam village in Kannur district is a renowned Lord Rama temple popular for its annual Theyyam festival called Kaliyattam.

The Kaliyattam performed here is based on the stories of Epic Ramayana.

More than 10 Theyyams are performed here during the festival period. Daivathar Theyyam represents Lord Rama, Bappuran Theyyam represents Lord Hanuman and Angakkaran Theyyam represents Lord Lakshmana.

The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham which falls in February-March.

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