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Vishuvilakkutsavam,
the eight-day annual festival at Palotukavu temple, falls in the Malayalam
month of Medam (April/May).
Grand Theyyam performances are
staged every morning and evening of the festival. On the concluding night,
an array of awe inspiring Theyyams like Daivathareeswaran, Kurathi,
Kundora Chamundy, Nellorthy, Pothy, Angakaram, Oorvasi, Vettakkorumakan
etc. are presented till day break.
Located at a panoramic site in Azhikode, 6 kms from
Kannur, the temple is dedicated to Lord
Vishnu in his incarnation as 'Matsya' (Fish).