Bhayankavu Bhagavathi Temple is a Bhagavathi temple on the Alathiyoor Pallikadavu Road in Kavilakkad, Purathur, Tirur situated in Malappuram district, about 14km from Tirur Railway Station .This temple deity is goddess Bhagavathi. Three main festivals are celebrated in Bhayankavu. The first one is on Thulam 1st (the middle of the month of October). The second one is known as 'Makarachovva' (Tuesday of Malayalam month 'Makaram'.) The annual Thalappoli customin the temple is observed according to the Malayalam calendar in the Kumbham month.During the 'Thalappoli' festival the ritual 'Pavakkooth' (a shadow play like as doll-play, but where only the shadows of different characters of Hindu deities can be seen) is organized in the temple throughout the month of 'Kumbam' (normally February 16 to March 15). During these days, "Kalamezhuthu" is conducted in the Temple.The coloured powders used for the kalam are arranged from natural products only. The pigments are extracted from plants - rice flour (white), charcoal powder (black), turmeric powder (yellow), powdered green leaves (green), and a mixture of turmeric powder and lime (red). Decorations like a canopy of palm fronds, garlands of red hibiscus flowers and thulasi or Ocimum leaves are hung above the kalam. Also during the festival, women carry lighted lamps and move in a cortege to the temple for peace and prosperity.
Bhayankavu bhagavathi temple, Malappuram
Alathiyoor Pallikadavu Rd, Purathur, Kerala 676102