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Paalagattu Tharavad Vaayikkatt Vadavanthoor

Mayyil, Kannur district

Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Festival dates · Season 2026–27

Paalagattu Tharavad Vaayikkatt Vadavanthoor Kaliyattam — dates to be announced
Theyyams: Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Panayakkat Bhagavathi, Vishnu Moorthi Purappad, Vellaar Kulangara Bagavathi, Gulikan
No date announced for this season yet.
Dates to be announced

Last season (2025–26)

19 Jan 2026 · Makaram 5
Madayil Chamundi (19 Jan, 06:00 AM), Raktha Chamundi (19 Jan, 07:00 AM), Panayakkat Bhagavathi (19 Jan, 08:00 AM), Vishnu Moorthi Purappad (19 Jan, 09:00 AM), Vellaar Kulangara Bagavathi (19 Jan, 10:00 AM), Gulikan (19 Jan, 11:00 AM)
Source: DTPC Kannur official Theyyam calendar. Last season’s dates are shown for reference only; this season’s dates may differ.

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 Paalagattu Tharavad Vaayikkatt Vadavanthoor

Paalagattu Tharavad Vaayikkatt Vadavanthoor is a Theyyam venue in Mayyil panchayat, Taliparamba taluk, listed in DTPC Kannur's official Theyyam calendar. At its last festival (January 2026) the Theyyams listed were Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Panayakkat Bhagavathi, Vishnu Moorthi Purappad, Vellaar Kulangara Bagavathi, Gulikan.

Source: DTPC Kannur official Theyyam calendar

Theyyams performed here

Thiruvarkkadu Bhagavathi

Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess)

Bhagavathi (Kurumba / Chamundi forms)

Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess)

Raktha Chamundi

Bhagavathi (Mother Goddess)

Vishnumoorthi

Vaishnava

Gulikan

Guardian / Chathan

How to reach

Location is approximate: the pin is placed at Mayyil (from DTPC's panchayat listing), not at the shrine itself. Ask locally or call the temple before travelling.

Nearest rail

Kannur (CAN) / nearest local station

Bus

KSRTC / private buses from Kannur, Taliparamba or Payyanur; auto-rickshaw for the last mile

Address

Mayyil Kannur

Directions (Google Maps) View on Google Maps OpenStreetMap

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Coordinates: 11.99399, 75.44979 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.

Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)

Madayi kavu shiva — Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Madayi Kavu Arayal Thara — Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Madayikavu-Madayi-Sri-Thiruvattur-Kavu-Bhagavathi-Temple-entrance — Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vaikoovery · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Attending a Theyyam is attending worship. Please read the visitor etiquette: modest dress, footwear off, no flash near fire, and no drones without committee and police permission.