Poovallathil Temple
Peringathur, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Poovallathil Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
1 Feb – 3 Feb 2027 · Makaram 18–20 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Sree Porkkali, Vettaikkorumakan, Puli Chamundi, Gulikan, Naga Bhagavathy, Khanda Karnan, Ponmakan, Vasurimala, Kali, Karanavar, Kuttichathan
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 31 January to 2 February 2025. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
31 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 · Makaram 17,18,19 · 08:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Kuttichathan Vellattam (31 Jan, 08:00 PM), Bhagavathi Vellattam (31 Jan, 09:00 PM), Karanavar Vellattam (01 Feb, 09:00 PM), Khandakarnan Vellattam (01 Feb, 10:00 PM), Vettakkorumakan Vellattam (01 Feb, 10:00 PM), Nagakali Vellattam (01 Feb, 11:00 PM), Pulichamundi Vellattam (02 Feb, 12:00 AM), Gulikan (02 Feb, 05:00 AM), Kutty Daivam (02 Feb, 10:00 AM), Khandakarnnan (02 Feb, 11:00 AM), Kuttichathan (02 Feb, 12:00 PM), Vasoorimala (02 Feb, 01:00 PM), Porkkali Bhagavathi (02 Feb, 02:00 PM), Vettakkorumakan (02 Feb, 03:00 PM), Puli Chamundi (02 Feb, 04:00 PM), Nagakaali (02 Feb, 05:00 PM), Gurukaranavar (02 Feb, 06:00 PM)
Source: DTPC Kannur official Theyyam calendar. Last season’s dates are shown for reference only; this season’s dates may differ.
31 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 · Makaram 17,18,19 · 08:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Kuttichathan Vellattam (31 Jan, 08:00 PM), Bhagavathi Vellattam (31 Jan, 09:00 PM), Karanavar Vellattam (01 Feb, 09:00 PM), Khandakarnan Vellattam (01 Feb, 10:00 PM), Vettakkorumakan Vellattam (01 Feb, 10:00 PM), Nagakali Vellattam (01 Feb, 11:00 PM), Pulichamundi Vellattam (02 Feb, 12:00 AM), Gulikan (02 Feb, 05:00 AM), Kutty Daivam (02 Feb, 10:00 AM), Khandakarnnan (02 Feb, 11:00 AM), Kuttichathan (02 Feb, 12:00 PM), Vasoorimala (02 Feb, 01:00 PM), Porkkali Bhagavathi (02 Feb, 02:00 PM), Vettakkorumakan (02 Feb, 03:00 PM), Puli Chamundi (02 Feb, 04:00 PM), Nagakaali (02 Feb, 05:00 PM), Gurukaranavar (02 Feb, 06:00 PM)
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 Poovallathil Temple
This is a beautiful temple complex which has been renovated using traditional and modern architectural elements. The Deities have been given their own platforms and sanctums. The legend is that the deity came up the staircase at Kakkodayil along with the family head. Many Theyyam platforms are beautiful combinations of landscape and legends.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
You can see the temple near Mekkunnu coming up the Chockli, Thalassery route. Nearest Railway Station: Thalassery Railway Station, about 10 km away and Mahe Railway Station, about 8 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
Mekkunnu P.O., Peringathur, Kannur, Kerala - 670675
Coordinates: 11.71544, 75.57304 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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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