Pottan Kavu, Dharmadam
Approximate Date :
11 to 12 April 2020
Date according to Malayalam Calendar : Last Saturday to Sunday of Malayalam month Meenam
This Theyyakkavu has a Pottan or dumb man as its deity. The Pottan in this case, however, is none other than Lord Shiva who appears in this less than stellar form to test Sankara. The festival is celebrated every year and Theyyams can be performed as offerings by devotees any time of the year. Pottan Deivam can be seen as the first popular move against the distinction of caste and religion in Kerala. Once dressed up, Pottan is considered equal to any other deity. This popular Theyyam takes on a supernatural halo when it transforms into Lord Shiva.
Theyyams Performing Here:
Pottan Deivam, Gulikan, Karim Chamundi
Address:
P.O. Dharmadam, Swamikunnu, Kannur, Kerala - 670106
Contact details:
Name: Ms. Prema
Contact no: + 91 8547048400
Name: Mr. Manoharan
Designation: Trusty
Contact no: + 91 9497141189
How to get there:
The temple is situated on Swamikunnu near Meethale Peedika stop on the Kannur - Thalassery route.
Nearest Railway Station: Dharmadam Railway Station, about 1 km away.
Location
100 Theyyams of Kerala
Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam
Vairajathan Theyyam
Pottan Theyyam