Valliyoorkkavu

Valliyoorkkavu Shree Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient temple near Mananthavady in Wayanad district, Kerala. Its presiding deity is Bhadrakali, worshipped in three forms as Bhagavathy, Vana Durga and Jala Durga, and its idol is believed to be self-manifested.

The 14-day festival in March draws thousands and matters greatly to the tribal people of Wayanad. It includes the oppana varavu, a procession from the Cheramkode Bhagavathy temple at Kallody, and the Adiyaras, a procession with tender coconuts for the goddess's ritual bath. Kalamezhuthu is drawn on the festival nights, and the festival closes with the rudhirakkolam, a symbolic fight in which the goddess defeats the demon Darika, followed by folk dances performed by local tribes to native drums. The nearest airport is Kannur, 58 km away.