Valliyoorkkavu

Valliyoorkkavu is an ancient Bhagavathy temple located near Mananthavady in the Wayanad district.

The idol of the temple is believed to be self-manifested and the annual festival falls in the month of March and will last for 14 days.

[2] The temple has many numerous rituals held during the festival include the oppana varavu, a procession from Cheramkode Bhagavathy temple at Kallody near Mananthavady and Adiyaras, a procession with tender coconut for abhishekam (ablution) marks the arattu of Valliyooramma.

[citation needed] The traditional ritual of Kalamezhuthu is performed during the nights of the festival.

The dances are performed by the local tribes with native percussion instruments, which is a major attraction.