Nidumbram Sree Muthappan Madappura
Nidumbram, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: rajeshodayanchal · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Nidumbram Sree Muthappan Madappura Kaliyattam 2026-27
25 Jan – 28 Jan 2027 · Makaram 11–14 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Muthappan Thiruvappana, Manathana Kaali, Sasthappan, Gulikan, Thadutha Muthappan, Karanavar
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 24 to 27 January 2025. 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 Nidumbram Sree Muthappan Madappura
Two Theyyams - the representatives of the spiritual forces of Shaiva - Vaishnava cults dance here as Thiruvappana and Muthappan. The legend of this temple is connected with the divine baby who was obtained from the Thirinettikallu steps of Thiruvan bathing ghat by Ayyangara Illathamma. Muthappan later became the champion for the sub-castes. Faith, dedication, and activism are part and parcel of this village which proudly remembers the memory of Cheyyarathu Sankaran, a martyr in the National freedom movement.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
Visitors can see the road bearing the nameplate of the temple if they alight at the Chockli Registrar’s office bus stop on the Kannur - Thalassery - Kuttiyadi - Nadapuram route. Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery Railway Station, about 9 km away and Mahe Railway Station, about 6 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
Nidumbram, Chockli, Kannur, Kerala - 670672
Coordinates: 11.73558, 75.55279 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: rajeshodayanchal · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vijayakumarblathur · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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