Theyyam Festivals in October 2026
20 Theyyam festivals in October 2026 between 9 October and 31 October, including Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu, Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam and Srimanyamangalam Sree Muthappan Madappura. 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
Srimanyamangalam Sree Muthappan Madappura
· Srimanyamangalam
Theyyam forms: Muthappan Vellatam
Puthari Vellattam
Vainingal Sree Vainingattu Madam Vairajathan Temple
· Vainingal
Theyyam forms: Oorpazhashi
Oorpazhashi Vellatam
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
Trikaripur Kakkunnam Shree Kizhakke Veed Tharavaadu (Maaraar Veedu)
· Trikaripur, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Bhootham, Vellarkulangara Bhagavathy
Puthari Kaliyattam
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
Arayi Karthika Sree Chamundi Temple
· Arayi, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Karithikachamundi, Thondachan Theyyam, Gulikan, Kalichan
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
Aalamipalli Kallamchira Pathikkal Sree Achimelolamma Devalayam
· Kanhangad, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Achimelolamma, Brahmanamurthy, Dharma Deivam, Gulikan, Gurunathan Deivam
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
Trikaripur Pekkadam Sri Kuruvappalli Ara Devaswam
· Trikaripur, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Ayitti Bhagavathy, Gulikan, Asuralan, Vishnumoorthy, Angakulangara Bhagavathy, RakthaChamundi, Guru Karnavar (Thulukkolam)
Cheruvathur Kovval Sri Azhivathukkal Vishnumoorthi Kshethram
· Cheruvathur, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Vishnumoorthy (Ottakolam), RakthaChamundi
Kunhippulikkal Vishnumoorthi Kshethram Ottakkola Maholsavam
· Nileshwaram, Kasargod
Theyyam forms: Ottakkolam, Raktha Chamundi, Paniyan
Frequently asked questions
Which Theyyam festivals are in October 2026?
20 Theyyam festivals in October 2026 between 9 October and 31 October, including Varadool Mandra Valappil Tharavaadu, Illikkunnu Kizhakke Kallarakkandi Muthappan Madappura Puthari Ulsavam and Srimanyamangalam Sree Muthappan Madappura.
Can tourists attend Theyyam in October 2026?
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.
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