Thayineri Sree Kurinji Temple
Payyanur, 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
Thayineri Sree Kurinji Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
11 Feb 2027 · Makaram 28 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Poomaruthan, Madayil Chamundi, Raktha Chamundi, Vishnumoorthy, Ottakkolam, Puthiya Bhagavathy
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 10 to 13 February 2025. Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
10 Feb – 13 Feb 2026 · 06:00 PM -
Vishnu Moorthi Thottam (10 Feb, 06:00 PM), Madayil Chamundi Thottam (10 Feb, 06:00 PM), Puthiya Bhagavathi Thottam (10 Feb, 07:00 PM), Anthi Thottam (10 Feb, 09:30 PM), Rakthachamundi (11 Feb, 04:00 AM), Puthiya Bhagavathi (11 Feb, 05:00 AM), Madayil Chamundi (11 Feb, 05:00 AM), VishnuMoorthi (11 Feb, 11:00 AM), Raktha Chamundi Thottam (11 Feb, 06:00 PM), Vellattam (11 Feb, 07:00 PM), Raktha Kali Thira (12 Feb, 04:00 AM), Madayil Chamundi (12 Feb, 05:00 AM), Poomaruthan (12 Feb, 10:00 AM), Vishnumoorthy (12 Feb, 11:00 AM), Raktha Chamundi Thottam (12 Feb, 06:00 PM), Thee Chamundi (13 Feb, 05:00 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 Thayineri Sree Kurinji Temple
to 1 of Kumbham This Devasthanam is a superb example of the harmonious co-existence between nature and man. There is a fascinating story behind the divine installation at this temple. The Punnaakkan joint family head brought a Kurinji sapling imbued with the divine spirit and implanted it at the spot which later became a Devasthanam . The single Kurinji sapling spread around the area making it soon a grove of Kurinji. The pyre (Theekkundam) called Meleri which is lit inside the walls of the temple adds to the uniqueness of the theyyam festival performed at this venue.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple can be reached from the BKM Hospital road off the Payyanur - Perumba old bus stand. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway station, about 3 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
Thayineri P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670307
Coordinates: 12.09662, 75.21212 · 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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