Sree Kuruvappalli Ara Devaswom
Pekkadam, Kasaragod district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Confirmed
Kaliyatta Mahotsavam
30 Oct – 6 Nov 2026 · Thulam 13–20 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Asura Kalan, Raktha Chamundi, Angakulangara Bhagavathi, Ayitti Bhagavathi, Vishnumoorthi, Gulikan
Poster: cultural programmes from 30 Oct; Theyyams from 3 Nov, ending with Sree Ayitti Bhagavathi on 6 Nov.
Date source: Temple notice (poster) published on kolathnadu.in (also listed by theyyakkalam.in, theyyam.net)
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 Kuruvappalli Ara Devaswom
Temple lore has it that the Goddess arrived here via the Uthinoor Kovilakam from Aayitti Kavu . Another legend suggests that the Goddess came by a wooden ship accompanied by her priest. The Ara or temple is on the Aayitti road at Pekkadam near the Kannur Trikaripur Railway Station. There is Vellattam performance during the festival.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The Ara is on the Aayitti road at Pekkadam near the Kannur Trikaripur Railway Station. Nearest Railway Station: Trikaripur Railway Station, about 1 km away and Payyanur Railway Station, about 7 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@ Map pin from the Google Maps pin published with the temple notice.
Nearest rail
Kannur (CAN) / nearest local station
Bus
KSRTC / private buses from Kannur, Taliparamba or Payyanur; auto-rickshaw for the last mile
Address
P.O. Trikaripur, Pekkadam, Kasaragod, Kerala - 671310
Coordinates: 12.14571, 75.17020 · 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
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