Puthalam in Mahe is an ancient temple of Bhagavathi. Every year there is ‘Thirayattam’ a kind of ancient art with divinity attached to it can be seen during the month of March. Sri Puthalam Bhagavathy Temple in Mahe is a historic one. The legend of the Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple relates the events that occurred during the conflict between the French and Indian armies. Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple is popular among visitors for the festival that takes place in the first fortnight of March. The beautiful performing art form of Kerala – called the Theyyam – is enacted
