In the anyonyam two major Rig Veda schools (known as Vadakke Madhom) based in Thrissur Thirunavaya take part.
[1] Over the years, the two Brahmaswam Maths at Thrissur and Thirunavaya developed a healthy and constructive competitive spirit.
Kadavalloor Anyonyam is the final examination for the Vedic scholars of these institutions.
[2] The Kadavalloor Anyonyam is conducted every year during the first fortnight of the Malayalam month Vrischikam (mid-November) at the Sreeramaswamy Temple at Kadavallur, Thrissur District.
Kadavalloor Anyonyam used to be held regularly till 1947.