Kadangodu Maakkam Bhagavathy Temple
Kunhimangalam Aaroda, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithmachery · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Kadangodu Maakkam Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
23 Feb – 24 Feb 2027 · Kumbham 10–11 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Maakkam, Makkal (Chathu and Cheeru), Maavilaan
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 22 to 23 February 2026. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
22 Feb – 23 Feb 2026 · Kumbam 10,11
Makkavum Makkalum (22 Feb, 04:30 AM), Chathu (23 Feb, 03:30 AM), Makkam & Cheeru (23 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 Kadangodu Maakkam Bhagavathy Temple
This temple, located in Kunhimangalam, is named after the warrior Maakkam who is mentioned in the northern ballads of the Kadathanadan area. The joint family dwellings or tharavadu of Maakkam still exists, and both ancient home and renovated temple are in the same compound and supported equally by the household. Sakthikam and Swasthikam rites of worship are conducted at the temple. The temple is also the venue for Theyyams staged in the memory of the female fighters mentioned in the Kadathanadan ballads.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is nearby Payyanur College, Kannur. Travellers can reach the temple by boarding to Pazhayangadi bus via Payyanur -Hanumarambalam. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway station, about 5 km away and Ezhimala Railway station, about 2 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
Kunhimangalam P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670309
Coordinates: 12.08180, 75.23530 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithmachery · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithmachery · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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