Kakkarakavu Bhagavathy Temple Aaroodasthanam
Narikkamballi, 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
Kakkarakavu Bhagavathy Temple Aaroodasthanam Kaliyattam 2026-27
3 Feb – 5 Feb 2027 · Makaram 20–22 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Kakkara Bhagavathy, Narambil Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthy, Karutha Bhootham
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 3 to 5 February 2023. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
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 Kakkarakavu Bhagavathy Temple Aaroodasthanam
This temple which belongs to the Poonthottam Illam is said to have given refuge to Bhagavathy who was discarded from the Kaalakaatti Illam . The temple still retains its time honoured grandeur and magnificence boasting an ancient tiled structure and a rare Mukha Mandapam. The Devasthanam continues to adhere to strict observances of temple rituals.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple can be reached by getting down at the Narikkamballi bus stop and proceeding up the Thottam Kadavu from Kannur - Pilathara - Mathamangalam Road. Nearest Railway Station: Pazhayangadi Railway Station, about 12 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
Narikkamballi, Poonthottam Illam, Kannur, Kerala - 670501
Coordinates: 12.10185, 75.27300 · 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
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