Kanjirathin Keezhil Bhagavathy Temple (Illathambalam)
Palaikkal Illathu Veedu, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Rahul Chandran R · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Kanjirathin Keezhil Bhagavathy Temple (Illathambalam) Kaliyattam 2026-27
20 Mar 2027 · Meenam 5 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Thaiparadevatha, Ilam Kolam, Vettaikkorumakan, Raktha Chamundi, Vellabhootham
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 19 March 2022. 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 Kanjirathin Keezhil Bhagavathy Temple (Illathambalam)
Legend has it, that a Brahmin who had married into the Thekkumbattu Kulothu Manor could not cross the full and swollen river to reach his deity's temple. He stood on the bank worried. The place where he put down his umbrella is the location of the present temple. As a proof of this incident Bhrahma Rakshas or dark spirits, have also been installed in the temple. Once temple priests decide on the performance day, the festival is conducted in 2 days.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is nearby the Kopparam Bus stand on Kannur - Pazhayangadi route. Nearest Railway Station: Kannapuram Railway Station. 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
Palaikkal Illathu Veedu, Kunnanagadu, Cherukunnu P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670301
Coordinates: 11.99675, 75.29511 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Rahul Chandran R · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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