Kannur Theyyam Calendar 2026-27
Looking for the Kannur Theyyam calendar? Kannur is one of the two districts of northern Kerala where Theyyam is performed. 25 Theyyam festivals listed in Kannur between 9 October and 12 February, including Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu, Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam and Thekke Mambalam Thekkadavan Tharavad Puthari Kaliyattam. Performances usually start in the evening and run through the night; all dates are in Indian Standard Time.
Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu
· Varadool, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Vishnumoorthy, Pottan Theyyam, Thekkan Gulikan, Muthappan Vellatam, Padaveeran
Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam
· Illikkunnu, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Thiruvapan, Muthappan Vellatam, Manathana Bhagavathy, Vadakkan Gulikan
Thekke Mambalam Thekkadavan Tharavad Puthari Kaliyattam
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kundor Chamundi, Pulli Kurathi, Monthikolam, Kudyollor
Valliyottuchal Bhadrakali Kalashasthanam Puthari Ulsavam
· Mattanur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Karingulikan, Marana Gulikan, Bhairavan, Elayidath Bhagavathy
Kolachery Sree Chathampally Vishakandan Temple
· Kolachery, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Thekken Gulikan, Vailya Thampuratti, Vishakandan Deivam, Elladath Bhagavathy, Ilamkolam
Karamel Sree Paadiyil Kottam Azhikode Gurunathan Devasthanam
· Karamel, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kalichan, Dharma Deivam, Vishnumoorthy, Azhikode Bhagavathy, Karimchamundi, Azhikode Gurunathan, Kumanatti
Peralam Pallikulam Sri Koolikkavu Kalichan Temple
· Peralam, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Rakthachamundi, Vishnumoorthy, Kalichan
Naduvil Pothukund Veerabhadra Kshethram Puthari Adiyanthiram
· Thaliparamb, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Muthala Theyyam
Kamballur Sri Koottayil Tharavad
· Kamballur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Aakko Chamundi, Pallakkee Chamundi, Odakkulath Chamundi, Maappila Theyyam, Veeran, Nattadukkan Theyyam, Kaatumudantha
Kannapuram Pookkotti Tharavadu Vayanattukulavan Kavu
· Kannapuram, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Wayanattu Kulavan (Thondachan), Kandanar Kelan, Kudiveeran
Puthiyadath Kavu Puthari Adiyanthiram
· Thaliparamb, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Vishnumoorthy, Pottan Theyyam
Cherukunnu-Kovvappuram Sri Vayanattukulavan Devasthanam Trust
· Cherukunnu, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Vayanattukulavan, Kandanar Kelan, Kudiveeran, Kundor Chamundi, Pulli Kurathi, Vishnumoorthi, Gulikan, Monthikolam
Irinavu Sree Vettakorumakan Kshethram
· Irinavu, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Vettakorumakan, Oorpazhashi
Ezhilode Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple
· Ezhilode, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Muthappan Vellatam, Thiruvapana
Payyannur Sri Vannadil Meenakottil Tharavad
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Madayil Chamundi, Kanakkara Bhagavathy, Srikandan Devam, Vishnumoorthy, Vadakkan Gulikan
Chemmaravayal Sree Purakattu Vettakkorumakan Temple
· Morazha, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Thekkan Kariyathan, Oorpazhashi, Vettakorumakan, Thai Paradevatha
Karatt Sree Neeliyar Bhagavathy Kshethram
· Ezhilode, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Neeliyar Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthy, Vettakorumakan, Oorpazhashi, Kuttitheyyam, Memundanadu Vettakorumakan, Vadakkan Gulikan
Payyannur Kokkanisheri Sri Kannangat Bhagavathi Kshethram
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kannangat Bhagavathi, Koovalamthatt Bhagavathi, Vishnumoorthi, Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Kundor Chamundi, Puthiya Bhagavathi, Puliyoor Kannan
Payyannur Kotti Sree Aadi Kannanghatt Bhagavathi Kshethram
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kannangattu Bhagavathy, Pullanthatt Bhagavathy, Puthiya Bhagavathy, Puliyoor Kannan, Kundor Chamundi, RakthaChamundi, Vishnumoorthy, Gulikan, Kuthoor Achan (Karnavar), Madayil Chamundi
Echoor Panniyottu Kariyil Vayalthira
· Echoor, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Puthiya Bhagavathy, Veerali, Paruthi Veeran, Gulikan, Vishnumoorthy, Chamundi, Bhadrakaali
Vayalthira Maholsavam
Edanad Sree Thiruvarkad Bhagavathy Temple
· Edat, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Thiruvarkattu Bhagavathy, Kalariyil Bhagavathy, Kelankulangara Bhagavathy, Vettuva Chekavan, Kannikorumakan, Vettakorumakan, Manikundan, Nagaraja, Nagakanya, Manjalamma, Karuval Bhagavathy, Velutha Bhootham, Pookkuttichathan, Raktha Chamundi, Puthiya Bhagavathy, Karutha Bootham, Raakuttichathan, Bhairavan, Kammiyamma, Vannathipothi, Paraliyamma, Madayil Chamundi, Vishnumoorthi, Vadakkan Gulikan, Karimkuttichathan
Held after 20 years.
Payyannur Mavicheri Sri Bhagavathi Kshethram
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Padarkulangara Bhagavathi, Puthiya Bhagavathi, Thuluveeran, Raktha Chamundi, Madayil Chamundi, Vishnumoorthi, Narambil Bhagavathi, Kannikorumakan, Kalikkathira
Pariyarath Puthiyapurayil Cherambeth Tharavad Kathivannur Veeran Devasthanam
· Thaliparamb, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kathivanoor Veeran, Gurukal, Thekken Gulikan
Payyannur Kavvayi Sree Puthiya Bhagavathy Kavu
· Payyannur, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Puthiya Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthy (Ottakolam), Gulikan
Sree Kurinji Temple Thayineri
· Thayineri, Kannur
Theyyam forms: Kundor Chamundi, Kurathi, Madayil Chamundi, Poomaruthan, Puliyoor Kali, Puthiya Bhagavathy, RakthaChamundi, Vishnumoorthy
Frequently asked questions
When is Theyyam in Kannur?
25 Theyyam festivals listed in Kannur between 9 October and 12 February, including Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu, Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam and Thekke Mambalam Thekkadavan Tharavad Puthari Kaliyattam.
Which temples hold Theyyam in Kannur?
Upcoming festivals in Kannur include Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu, Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam, Thekke Mambalam Thekkadavan Tharavad Puthari Kaliyattam, Valliyottuchal Bhadrakali Kalashasthanam Puthari Ulsavam, Kolachery Sree Chathampally Vishakandan Temple and Karamel Sree Paadiyil Kottam Azhikode Gurunathan Devasthanam.
Can tourists attend Theyyam in Kannur?
Yes. Theyyam is a public temple ritual and most performances are open to all visitors, including non-Hindus and foreigners, usually without an entry fee. Dress modestly, arrive early and confirm the date with the temple.
More Theyyam dates
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