Chirakutty Puthiyakavu (Vayalile Kottam)
Keecheri Chirakutti Puthiyakavu, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Chirakutty Puthiyakavu (Vayalile Kottam) Kaliyattam 2026-27
11 Jan – 14 Jan 2027 · Dhanu 26–29 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Puthiya Bhagavathy, Thottunkara Bhagavathy, Pazhassi Bhagavathy, Veerali, Aayiram Pookkani, Ilam Kolam, Thaiparadevatha, Bappuriyan, Panchuruli, Raktha Chamundi, Vishnumoorthy
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 10 to 13 January 2026. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
12 Jan – 13 Jan 2026 · Dhanu 28,29 · 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Pazhassi Bhagvathi (12 Jan, 06:00 AM), Raktha Kali Thira (12 Jan, 07:00 AM), Vishnu Moorthi Purappad (12 Jan, 10:00 AM), Panchuruli (12 Jan, 02:30 PM), Thayi Paradevatha (13 Jan, 04:00 AM), Bappiriyan (13 Jan, 05:00 AM), Arya Poonkanni (13 Jan, 07:00 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 Chirakutty Puthiyakavu (Vayalile Kottam)
This temple has been built on a sandbank washed up by the sea. Unfortunately a civil suit is still pending between the Erumbala Nayanakkans and the Kadan Melulukkul joint family over the ownership of the land. The deity is said to have come from Kurankunnu riding on the umbrella of the family head. The Kavu is at the Keecheri bus stop on the Kannur - Taliparamba road.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The Kavu is at the Keecheri bus stop on the Kannur - Taliparamba road. Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station, about 10 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
Anchampeedika P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670331
Coordinates: 11.96160, 75.35081 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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