Sree Kakkunnath Bhagavathy Temple
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
- Dates to be announced
Sree Kakkunnath Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam — dates to be announced
Theyyams: Kakkunnathu Bhagavathy, Eledathu Bhagavathy, Thoovakkalil Paradevatha, Angakkaran, Bappuran (Appakkallan), Ponmakan
Kerala Tourism listed: "On the Malayalam month of Meenam" — could not be parsed into a specific Malayalam month/day; awaiting confirmation with the temple committee.
Last season (2025–26)
3 Apr – 5 Apr 2026 · Meenam 20-22 · 07:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Ankakaran (04 Apr, 07:00 PM), Appakkallan (04 Apr, 07:30 PM), Edalapurath Chamundi (05 Apr, 05:00 AM), Thoovakari (05 Apr, 06:00 AM), Kakkunnath Bhagavathy (05 Apr, 09:00 AM), Ponmakan (05 Apr, 10:00 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 Sree Kakkunnath Bhagavathy Temple
. Will decide exact date before 25 of Malayalam month of Kumbham Sri Kakkunnath Bhagavathy Temple, located at Iriveri, is famous for the annual theyyam festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Meenam (April), mostly falls from 22 to 24 of Meenam month. The festival is decided before the 25 of Malayalam month on Kumbham. It is one of the rare temples in North Kerala, where the Theyyakolam with black painted face wears a huge headgear.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is at Purathekkadu via the Chakkarakkal Kavinmoola route when traveling from Kannur. Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station, about 15 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
Eruveli P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670613
Coordinates: 11.87417, 75.48787 · 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: Akshaykm27 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Watch the Theyyam
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