Nature & Animal
Vettakkorumakan
വേട്ടയ്ക്കൊരുമകൻ
Photo: Rahul Chandran R · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
The hunter-son of Shiva and Parvati, performed with bow and arrow; a principal deity at Mamundiyadu and Arimbra Kottam.
Vettakkorumakan ("the son born for hunting") is the child of Shiva and Parvati in their hunter forms. A popular deity of the Nair and other communities in Kannur, his Theyyam is a stately performance with a bow, arrows and a long sword. It is performed by the Munnoottan and Vannan communities.
Performed by
Munnoottan, Vannan community
Costume & kolam
Elaborate mudi with silver work, bow and arrows, red costume.
Vettakkorumakan in pictures
Photo: Rahul Chandran R · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Where to see Vettakkorumakan (36 venues)
Aalakkadu Kaasipuram Sree Vanasastha Temple
Mathil
15 Jan – 17 Jan 2027 · Makaram 1–3Estimated
Vettakkorumakan
Aathikadalayi Viswakarma Bhagavathy Temple
Edakkad
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Vettakkorumakan
Adoor Sree Puthiyakavu Bhagavathy Kshethram
Adoor, Malappattam, Sreekandapuram
Dates to be announced
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Vettakkorumakan
Aduthilatheru Sree Bhagavathy Temple
Kannur
26 Feb – 1 Mar 2027 · Kumbham 13–16Estimated
Vishnumoorthi · Gulikan · Vettakkorumakan
Ailapram Viswakarma Sree Porkali Bhagavathi Kshethram
Vengad
Dates to be announced
Vettakkorumakan · Daivathar · Bhagavathi (Kurumba / Chamundi forms)
Anthi Mahakaali Kottam (Nageniamma)
Payyanur
4 May – 5 May 2027 · Medam 20–21Estimated
Vettakkorumakan
Chembal Sri Muthappan Madappura Thalachagad Naduvanad (
Naduvanad
Dates to be announced
Sree Muthappan · Gulikan · Bali
Cherukunnu Sree Keezhara Koolom Bhagavathy Temple
Cherukunnu
15 Feb – 20 Feb 2027 · Kumbham 2–7Estimated
Wayanadan Kulavan · Vettakkorumakan · Puliyoor Kali
Edanad Sree Thiruvarkad Bhagavathy Temple
Edanad (Edat), Payyanur
10 Jan – 13 Jan 2027 · Dhanu 25–28Listed · not confirmed
Vishnumoorthi · Raktha Chamundi · Gulikan
Ezhom Sree Vettakkorumakan Temple
Ezhome
Dates to be announced
Vettakkorumakan · Daivathar
Idavalath Pudayoor Mana Thalora
Pariyaram
Dates to be announced
Sree Muthappan · Theechamundi · Vettakkorumakan
Irinave Vettakkorumakan Temple
Irinave Vettakkorumakan
1 Nov 2026 · Thulam 15Date passed
Vettakkorumakan