Cherukunnu Sree Keezhara Koolom Bhagavathy Temple
Cherukunnu, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Cherukunnu Sree Keezhara Koolom Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
15 Feb – 20 Feb 2027 · Kumbham 2–7 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Sankara Sree Manjaali Malakkidaaran, Deivachekor, Puliyoor Kannan, Vettaikkorumakan, Vettachekon, Thaiparadevatha, Maniyan, Kshethrapaalakan, Wayanattu Kulavan
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 14 to 19 February 2025. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
14 Feb – 19 Feb 2026 · Kumbham 2-7 · 11:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Manjalamma (14 Feb, 11:30 PM), Malakidaran (14 Feb, 11:30 PM), Dhaivachekavan (15 Feb, 12:00 AM), Puliyoor Kannan (16 Feb, 11:30 PM), Vettakkorumakan (17 Feb, 11:30 PM), Vettachevakan (17 Feb, 11:30 PM), Elankolam (18 Feb, 05:00 PM), Thayi Paradevatha (19 Feb, 05:00 AM), Kshethrapalan (19 Feb, 05:00 AM)
Source: DTPC Kannur official Theyyam calendar. Last season’s dates are shown for reference only; this season’s dates may differ.
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 Cherukunnu Sree Keezhara Koolom Bhagavathy Temple
The Theyyam festival held at Cherukunnu Sree Keezhara Koolom Bhagavathy Temple is replete with the full variety of Theyyams. Special rites like fish offering, Kalasam, Dikkalasam and rice sprinklings are also offered to the deity as part of the festival. The temple premises are enclosed by a thick grove of trees as is typical of Bhagavathy temples. The temple is located inside the main entrance of a courtyard surrounded by walls. The primary deity is the mother goddess, Thirukkattu Bhagavathy, who is also known as Maadayikkavilamma.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
When arriving from Kannur, Keezhara Kulom Bhagavathy temple is situated a short distance from the Cherukunnu Thara bus stop via the Mission Hospital Road. Nearest Railway Station: Kannapuram Railway Station, about 3 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
Keezhara P.O., Cherukunnu, Kannur - 670301
Coordinates: 11.99815, 75.32324 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Rahul Chandran R · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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