Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam is one of the most popular festivals of Kerala, God's own country. Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam celebrates primarily the Mother Goddess. Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam festival at Kanatho is instrumental in highlighting the worship of deity and that with her associates. It incorporates dance, mime and music, and enshrines the rudiments of ancient tribal cultures, which attached great importance to the worship of heroes and ancestral spirits. Variety of theyyams is presented at the festival like Elayor theyyam, Chamundi theyyam, Panchoorla theyyam, Muthor theyyam etc. The annual ten-day Theyyam festival held at Kuttikkol Thampuratty Theyyam is a grand affair showcasing an array of theyyams where the colorful ritual dance of Kerala, is recognized as one of the oldest folk art forms of India.