This nine-day festival starts on the Karthika asterism and ends on the Pooram asterism with Kalaripayattu performance. Pooram Mahotsavam celebrates in the Malayalam month of Meenam (March-April). The temple mainly celebrates two annual festivals, one is the Pooram Mahotsavam and the other is Kalaasholsavam (Thirumudi Utsavam). Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, the deity here is considered as the mother of the ancient martial art of Kerala, Kalaripayattu. Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, located near Valapattanam River, is the family temple of Chirakkal Royal Family in Kannur. The prasadam distributed from this temple includes non vegetarian items in it depending on the type of pooja/offering. Special offerings can be done from this temple which were not done in other temples. One of the most famous temple in Kannur District.
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