Peringode Illam Thazhekkavu Bhagavathy Temple
Payyanur, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Peringode Illam Thazhekkavu Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
18 Apr – 19 Apr 2027 · Medam 4–5 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Dhooma Bhagavathy, Kuttisasthan, Bhairavan, Chudala Bhadra, Kurathi, Khanda Karnan, Panchuruli, Vishnumoorthy, Oolamnatu Bhagavathy, Gulikan, Nagarajavu, Nagakanni, Sree Bhootham
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 17 to 18 April 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 Peringode Illam Thazhekkavu Bhagavathy Temple
This is a majestic temple with murtis (divinities) obtained over the years by ancestors who performed as Theyyams. The Goddess is worshipped in the sanctorum of the Illam building. The murals on the walls of the temple are well preserved with little alteration to the original design. To reach the temple visitors can travel on the Payyanur - Kankol road by vehicle, disembark at the Papparatta stop, and walk down the Cheemeni road to the temple.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
To reach the temple visitors can travel on the Payyanur - Kankol road by vehicle, disembark at the Papparatta stop, and walk down the Cheemeni road to the temple. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 10 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
Kankol P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670307
Coordinates: 12.17247, 75.22914 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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