Sree Oravankara Bhagavathy Temple
Paanappuzha, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Athulvis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Sree Oravankara Bhagavathy Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
15 Apr – 18 Apr 2027 · Medam 1–4 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Oravankara Bhagavathy, Puthiya Bhagavathy, Thondachan, Veeran, Vishnumoorthy, Kundoor Chamundi, Kurathiyamma
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 14 to 17 April 2024. 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 Oravankara Bhagavathy Temple
The story goes that the Kalari Vaathukal Thampuran sent a palmyra leaf letter inviting Paanappuzha Kalari and Valia Veettil Karanavar (family head) for battle. Seeing the intimidating Nanthaka sword brought by those who came for battle, the king decided against the combat. The Bhagavathy or goddess who had come with the invitees, however, decided to stay. Preserved in the traditional Theyyam style the premises of the temple teem with green shrubs.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is on the Aeriam stop on the Kannur - Pilathara Mathamangalam road. Nearest Railway Station: Pazhayangadi 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
Paanappuzha P.O., Via Mathamangalam, Kannur, Kerala - 670306
Coordinates: 12.12788, 75.30686 · 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
Watch the Theyyam
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