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Theyyam (representative photo, not taken at Thekkekkara Choovatta Valiya Veedu Sree Panayakkatt Bhagavathy Temple)
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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

  • 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.

    Estimated

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.

Source: Kerala Tourism - Theyyam Calendar

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

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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

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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