Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy Kottam, Thekkumbad
Thekkumbad, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vaikoovery · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy Kottam, Thekkumbad Kaliyattam 2026-27
7 Feb – 8 Feb 2027 · Makaram 24–25 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Vallar Kulangara Bhagavathy, Madayil Chamundi, Kurathi, Vishnumoorthy, Pootham
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 6 to 7 February 2025. 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 Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy Kottam, Thekkumbad
Sree Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy Kottam is one of the ancient and prominent temples of Veluthedathu community. The deity is believed to have come atop on the palm leaf umbrella of Mundayattu Kurup from Mana kulangara to the present seat of Kunjimangalam Thekkumbadu Kottam as Sree Vallarkulangara Bhagavathy. The temple which had been in the state of dilapidation got renovated in the year 1998 with all the ritualistic practices. The Theyyam festival will start at 6pm on the first day and will end on 5.00 pm the next day.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is located near Ezhimala railway station which is 500 meters south from Ezhilodu on the Kannur-payyannur route. Nearest town is Payyanur about 7 km. Nearest Airports: Karipur International Airport, about 150 km and Mangalore (Karnataka) about 125 km 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@ (Coordinates approximate to Thekkumbad island, Kovvapuram; to be verified.)
Nearest rail
Kannur (CAN) / nearest local station
Bus
KSRTC / private buses from Kannur, Taliparamba or Payyanur; auto-rickshaw for the last mile
Address
Thekkumbad, Kovvapuram (PO), Kannur - 670 309
Coordinates: 12.04350, 75.29150 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vaikoovery · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
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
Watch the Theyyam
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