Kadavallur Anyonyam is aRig Veda debate held annually atKadavallur inThrissur District,India. In the anyonyam two major Rig Veda schools (known asVadakke Madhom) based inThrissurThirunavaya take part.[1] Over the years, the two Brahmaswam Maths atThrissur and Thirunavaya developed a healthy and constructive competitive spirit. Kadavalloor Anyonyam is the final examination for theVedic scholars of these institutions.[2]
The Kadavalloor Anyonyam is conducted every year during the first fortnight of the Malayalam monthVrischikam (mid-November) at theSreeramaswamy Temple atKadavallur,Thrissur District. Kadavalloor Anyonyam used to be held regularly till 1947. It was revived in 1989 and is being held regularly since then. The ceremony is held for 8 days.[3][4]