Kadangot Makkam | |
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Affiliation | Hinduism |
Region | North Malabar, Kerala, India |
Kadangot Makkam, is a regional Hindu goddess worshiped in the North Malabar region in Kerala, India. Makkam is worshipped and performed as Theyyam form, known as Makkappothi or Makkavum makkalum (literally meaning Makkam and her children).
According to the myths, Makkam and her two children were killed by her eleven brothers, and they attained divine status after their death.