
Thekkekkara Choovatta Valiya Veedu Sree Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple
Payyanur, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Annur Chuvatta Valiyaveedu Panayakatt Bhagavathy Kavu Kaliyattam — dates to be confirmed
26 Feb – 28 Feb 2027 · Kumbham 13–15 (Malayalam calendar)
Malayalam-calendar date extracted from a community-compiled listing (Travel Kannur); not yet independently confirmed. Gregorian date is derived for the 2026-27 season.
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 Thekkekkara Choovatta Valiya Veedu Sree Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple
In conjunction with the Theyyam festival, this temple shows Kanneru Pattu, the kolam of Kannikkorumakan and Vellattam. The Kannettu Pattu is performed at night on the 13th Kumbham. This family temple is situated near the Santhigram via Annur from Payyanur - Kannur Road. The Theyyams are Panayakkatt Bhagavathy, Kannikkorumakan, Gulikan, Bhairavan, Raktha Chamundi, Madayil Chamundi and Vishnumoorthy.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
This temple is situated near the Santhigram via Annur from Payyanur - Kannur Road. Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 5 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
Annur P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670307
Coordinates: 12.12822, 75.20021 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Ram K Bhattatirippad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Ilango adikal chera · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Coolboyo80 · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons
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