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Theyyam (representative photo, not taken at Sree Mavilakkavu Temple)
KavuProvisional — awaiting confirmation

Sree Mavilakkavu 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

  • Sree Mavilakkavu Temple Kaliyattam — dates to be announced

    Theyyams: Deivathar

    Kerala Tourism listed: "From Meda Samkrama to 7 days The deity at Mavilakkavu does not speak aloud as ha" — could not be parsed into a specific Malayalam month/day; awaiting confirmation with the temple committee.

    Dates to be announced

Last season (2025–26)

  • 15 Apr – 20 Apr 2026 · Medam 2-7 · 04:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Daivathar Eeswaran (15 Apr, 04:00 PM), Adi Ulsavam (16 Apr, 03:00 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 Sree Mavilakkavu Temple

Kavu is also where the famous slapping festival (Adi Utsavam) occurs in which devotees hold each other by their shoulders and slap each other.

Source: Kerala Tourism - Theyyam Calendar

Theyyams performed here

How to reach

The temple can be reached by catching a bus from Kannur and traveling on the Koothuparamba road for 13 km and then by getting down at the Keezhara stop or the Moonampalam stop. Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station, about 14 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

Mavilayi P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670622, Phone : + 91 497 2826686

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Coordinates: 11.83377, 75.46546 · 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

Videos are embedded from YouTube (Kerala Tourism channel) and load only when you press play.

Attending a Theyyam is attending worship. Please read the visitor etiquette: modest dress, footwear off, no flash near fire, and no drones without committee and police permission.

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