Varayil Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple
Mambaram Bavode Varayil, Kannur district
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vijayakumarblathur · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Festival dates · Season 2026–27
- Estimated
Varayil Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple Kaliyattam 2026-27
22 Mar – 23 Mar 2027 · Meenam 7–8 (Malayalam calendar)
Theyyams: Muthappan, Manathanna Pothi, Sasthappan Pookuttichathan, Karanavanmar, Kudiveeran, Gulikan, Vishnumoorthy
Kerala Tourism listed the last held dates as: 21 to 22 March 2026 (DTPC Kannur official calendar; Kerala Tourism had listed Meenam 3 to 4). Gregorian dates above are derived for the 2026-27 season from the Malayalam calendar.
Last season (2025–26)
21 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · Meenam 7,8 · 06:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Muthappan (21 Mar, 06:00 PM), Veeran (21 Mar, 11:00 PM), Gulikan (22 Mar, 12:00 AM), Pookkutti Sasthappan (22 Mar, 02:30 AM), Thiruvappana (22 Mar, 05:30 AM), Karanavar (22 Mar, 05:30 AM), Vishnumoorthy (22 Mar, 09:30 AM), Bhagavathy (22 Mar, 11:30 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 Varayil Madappura Sree Muthappan Temple
This is also known as the second Muthappan Madappura because the surrounding grove and river is to the east. The temple is located where the Anjarakkandi River turns around in its flow. The Devasthanam can be seen in the midst of the undulating greenery of the banks. The temple can be reached at Palayam via Vellachal, Makreri, Kilaloor Kavinmoola near Kannur. This Madappura epitomises the synergy of Nature and devotion.
Theyyams performed here
How to reach
The temple is located at Odakkadavu on Kannur - Vellachal - Makreri - Kilaloor - Kavinmoola - Palayam - Bavode route. Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station, about 18 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
Bavode P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670622
Coordinates: 11.85881, 75.49974 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; Google Maps embed © Google.
Theyyam photos (representative, not taken at this kavu)
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vijayakumarblathur · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Abhiraj Panakkadan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Representative photo, not taken at this venue · Photo: Vijayakumarblathur · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
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