Payyanur Karim Chamundi Temple
Main Road, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithk2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Payyanur Karim Chamundi Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
30 Jan 2027 · Makaram 16 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Karim Chamundi
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 30 January 2026. 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 Payyanur Karim Chamundi Temple
This temple, that boasts a traditional architectural model and also showcases Theyyam, is located right in the middle of the town on the main road. The deity of the temple, Chamundi, is a fierce woman who loves to satiate herself by drinking blood. Her bloodthirsty character dissuades most women from visiting the temple. The theyyam festival here is only for one night and has only one Kolam (Theyyam). The performance is late at night and has a cathartic effect on viewers, usually cleansing the devotees' mind from dreadful thoughts. The festival is held every year and local people organize the program.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is located right in the middle of the town on the main road, Payyanur. 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
Main Road, Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670307
Coordinates: 12.10687, 75.21149 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithk2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Sreejithk2000 at Malayalam Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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