Sree Karimanal Kavu Chamundeswari Temple
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
Sree Karimanal Kavu Chamundeswari Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
12 Feb – 13 Feb 2027 · Makaram 29–30 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Karimanal Chamundi, Pattuvathu Bhagavathy, Vandoor Deivam, Kolathummal Kolam, Kattu Mudantha
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 11 to 14 February 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 Sree Karimanal Kavu Chamundeswari Temple
and 1 & 2 of Kumbham The people of the Kadukkaram, Kakkara, Kadam Kunnu, Kumbaram, Perimboil Puravattam present their rituals at this Kavu on the 3rd night of the Kaliyattam festival. The Kavu has the unusual distinction of facing the west. Legend is that the Chamundi reached the present Karimanal Kavu from Alamthitta via Endakkavu and Paathalam. The Kavu belonged to the Ezhuthan homestead. The Kaliyattam or festival is now conducted with the co-operation of all local people.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The Kavu is at the Kakkara stop on the Payyanur - Mathamangalam - Kuttoor route via Vellora. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 35 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
Kakkara P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670306
Coordinates: 12.22135, 75.35901 · 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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