Kallidil Devasthanam
Payyanur, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Kallidil Devasthanam Kaliyattam 2026-27
28 Feb – 2 Mar 2027 · Kumbham 15–17 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Kallidil Kannan Deivam, Bhairavan, Bhootham, Kuttichathan, Thorakkarathy, Raktha Chamundi, Madayil Chamundi, Vishnumoorthy, Angakulangara Bhagavathy, Puthiya Bhagavathy, Vallar Kulangara Bhagavathy, Gulikan
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 28 February to 1 March 2024. 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 Kallidil Devasthanam
This is the story of a captain Kannammaan who died in battle and was reborn as a Theyyam. There are ballads which extol Kannammaan virtues and strength in battle. These ballads are sung at the Devasthanam . The Tharavattu heads who went with him from Purakkunnu Thavidisseri still maintain the temple. The Theyyams at this devasthanam use the theyyam idols of the Devasthanam to express hero worship (veeraradhana).
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The devasthanam can be reached via the Annur Karamel road that branches off the Kannur - Payyanur main road. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 4 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
Annur P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670332
Coordinates: 12.13568, 75.20143 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vaikoovery · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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