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Theyyam (representative photo, not taken at Arayil Choovatta Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple)
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Arayil Choovatta Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple

Kannur district

Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Festival dates · Season 2026–27

  • Arayil Choovatta Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27

    24 Feb – 25 Feb 2027 · Kumbham 11–12 (Malayalam calendar)

    Theyyams: Kannikkorumakan, Pattar Deivam, Pushppachal Bhagavathy, Vallar Kulangara Bhagavathy, Panayakkatt Bhagavathy

    Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 24 to 25 February 2020. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.

    Estimated

Confirmed dates come from the temple’s own notice. Listed dates were published by a Theyyam calendar website and Estimated dates are worked out from the traditional Malayalam date; both can shift. Always confirm with the temple before travelling.

About Arayil Choovatta Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple

This Theyyam temple represents Karna (a character from the Indian epic Mahabaratha) as Kannikkorumakan. One can also see the installation of Bhrahmarakshas at this temple. The Theyyams peformed here inlcudes Kannikkorumakan, Pattar Deivam, Pushppachal Bhagavathy and Panayakkatt Bhagavathy.

Source: Kerala Tourism - Theyyam Calendar

Theyyams performed here

How to reach

The temple can be reached via the Annur road which intersects the Kannur - Payyanur road. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 4 km away. Location 100 Theyyams of Kerala See more --> 100 Theyyams of Kerala Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam Vairajathan Theyyam Pottan Theyyam See more Disclaimer: The festival dates listed are in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and adhere to local traditions and customs. However, just as the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship can vary, dates may change as well. The calendar should, therefore, be considered as an approximate calendar, and dates listed should be confirmed with local authorities. Every attempt has been made to provide current and up-to-date information on contacts listed but Kerala Tourism accepts no liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on the information provided. Toll free No: 1-800-425-4747 (Within India only) Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - 695 033 Phone: +91 471 2321132, Fax: +91 471 2322279, E-mail: info@

Nearest rail

Kannur (CAN) / nearest local station

Bus

KSRTC / private buses from Kannur, Taliparamba or Payyanur; auto-rickshaw for the last mile

Address

Annur P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670307

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Coordinates: 12.12648, 75.20018 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.

Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)

Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Watch the Theyyam

Videos are embedded from YouTube (Kerala Tourism channel) and load only when you press play.

Attending a Theyyam is attending worship. Please read the visitor etiquette: modest dress, footwear off, no flash near fire, and no drones without committee and police permission.

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