Aakka chamundi Theyyam is a ferocious theyyam performed in a few holy places in Kasaragod and Kannur region of Kerala during the annual Kaliyattam thira festival.  Aakka chamundi is a ferocious Mother Goddess form

 (Goddess Bhagavathy) especially of one who has annihilated Chanda and Munda who was given a place to satisfy her so that she will not harm people, their property and livestock. Aakkachamundi Chamundi theyyam story is that of her causing the disturbance in a region with her supernatural powers and bloodthirstiness. She is given a proper place in a Kavu and a theyyam is annually performed so that she will not harm people and other living beings. It is also believed that Mahadeva Shiva performed a yajna and from it appeared seven different types of Chamundi that were deputed to help Goddess Kali in fighting against the demons.

Kasargod Chittarikkal Kamballur Kottayil Tharavadu Devasthanam is a temple in the Kasaragod district of Kerala. It is a Theyyam temple where the Aakka Chamundi Theyyam is performed.

Kamballur Kottayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple is located at Kamballur near Vellarikundi – Chittarikkal in Kasaragod district, Kerala. The shrine is dedicated to Chamundi and numerous other deities. The annual theyyam thira kaliyattam festival is held for two days in Malayalam Thula Masam – Thulam 11 and Thulam 12 (October 27 to October 28). Important theyyams that can be witnessed at Kamballur Kottayil Tharavadu Devasthanam temple are Kalanthan Mukri theyyam, Karim Chamundi theyyam, Akko Chamundi theyyam, Mudanthemma theyyam, Nattudukkam Veeran theyyam Palakki Chamundi and Vishnumoorthi theyyam.