Kalarivattam Chala Temple
Kadachira, 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
Kalarivattam Chala Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
9 Feb – 11 Feb 2027 · Makaram 26–28 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Pookutty Sasthappan, Kutti Sasthappan, Ponmakan, Thamburatti, Iravari, Gulikan, Gurukkanmar, Uchitta, Bhairavan, Vishnumoorthy, Bhavoor Karinkali, Ponmakal, Kalariya Bhagavathy, Karanavar, Bappuran
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 9 to 11 February 2020. 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 Kalarivattam Chala Temple
This is a temple where a variety of Theyyams come together to be staged on an annual basis adding to the magnificent pageant associated with this temple. Of them, Kalarivattam and Othayathu are considered to be the two Theyyam masters. The Kalarivattam people welcome and worship the Othayathu Theyyam with reverence even today. The temple belongs to a joint family. The festival was restarted in 1951 and is now regarded as one of the best in the state. The dance of the Thamburatti is very popular.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is at the Chala stop in Kannur - Koothuparamba 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
Chala East P.O., Kadachira, Kannur, Kerala - 670621
Coordinates: 11.84553, 75.43450 · 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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