🔥 The Ancient Ritual Art of North Kerala

TheyyamCalendar 2025–26

Theyyam is one of humanity's oldest living ritual traditions — a breathtaking fusion of dance, music, colour and devotion performed across hundreds of temples in Kannur district every year.

തെയ്യം കലണ്ടർ — കണ്ണൂർ

🔥 2025–26 Season: Oct 2025 – May 2026  |  Next season starts Nov 2026
400+
Theyyam Forms
Oct–May
Season
Free
Entry
1500+
Temples
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About Theyyam

What is Theyyam?

Theyyam is a ritualistic performance art that is over 1,000 years old, practised primarily in Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. The word Theyyam means "God" in the local dialect — during the performance, the performer is believed to literally become the deity.

Performers wear elaborate costumes up to 30 feet tall, striking face paint, and dance in a trance-like state to drumming and chanting. Watching a Theyyam is one of the most powerful cultural experiences available anywhere in the world — and it's completely free to attend.

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Theyyam in Kannur

Original photographs from Kannur's Theyyam festivals

Theyyam performance Kannur Kerala

Theyyam — Kannur, Kerala

© TravelKannur.in — Original Photo

Theyyam costume Kannur Kerala ritual art

Theyyam Ritual Art — North Kerala

© TravelKannur.in — Original Photo

These are original photographs taken at Theyyam festivals in Kannur district

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ℹ️ About These Dates: Theyyam dates follow the traditional Malayalam calendar and may shift by a few days each year. Dates are sourced from DTPC Kannur and Kerala Tourism. Always confirm with the local temple before visiting.

November 2025 5 events

📅 November 18, 2025 — Season opens

Thimiri Theyyam — Season Opener

തിമിരി തെയ്യം

📍 Cheruvathur, Kasaragod

🕐 Season officially begins; performances from dawn

Season Opener 🔥

📅 November 2025 (dates vary)

Muthappan Theyyam

മുത്തപ്പൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 Daily at 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM — year-round

Daily Performance ⭐Best for Tourists

📅 November 2025 (dates vary)

Vishnumurthi Theyyam

വിഷ്ണുമൂർത്തി തെയ്യം

📍 Temples across Kannur & Kasaragod taluks

🕐 One of the most common early-season Theyyams

Early Season

📅 November 2025 (dates vary)

Chamundi Theyyam

ചാമുണ്ടി തെയ്യം

📍 Bhagavathi kavus, North Kannur

🕐 Night performance, all night

Major TheyyamNight Performance

📅 November 2025 (dates vary)

Gulikan Theyyam

ഗുളികൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Various temples, Thalassery & Iritty

🕐 Intense, dramatic form — starts at dusk

TraditionalNight Performance

December 2025 5 events

📅 December 2025 (dates vary)

Muthappan Theyyam

മുത്തപ്പൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 Daily at 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Daily ⭐Best for Tourists

📅 December 2025 (dates vary)

Kari Chamundi Theyyam

കരി ചാമുണ്ടി തെയ്യം

📍 Padiyoor Kavu & Kalliasseri temples, Kannur

🕐 Two-night festival, starts 9 PM

Major TheyyamNight Performance

📅 December 2025 (dates vary)

Theechamundi Theyyam

തീ ചാമുണ്ടി തെയ്യം

📍 Kalliasseri & surrounding temples

🕐 Fire performance — starts 6 PM

Fire Theyyam 🔥Night Performance

📅 December 2025 (dates vary)

Kandanar Kelan Theyyam

കണ്ടനാർ കേളൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Chirakkal Kovil, Kannur

🕐 Starts at 7 PM

Traditional

📅 December 2025 (dates vary)

Wayanad Kulavan Theyyam

വയനാട് കുലവൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Irikkur Siva Temple, Kannur

🕐 Early morning, starts 4 AM

Local Festival

January 2026 5 events

📅 January 4–7, 2026

Pariyaram Sree Udayapuram Theyyam

പരിയാരം ഉദയപുരം തെയ്യം

📍 Pariyaram Sree Udayapuram Temple, Kannur

🕐 Multi-day festival, major performances each night

4-Day Festival ⭐Night Performance

📅 January 2026 (dates vary)

Muthappan Theyyam

മുത്തപ്പൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 Daily 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM — most accessible

Best for Tourists ⭐

📅 January 2026 (dates vary)

Vishnumurthi & Sivasakthi Theyyam

വിഷ്ണുമൂർത്തി & ശിവശക്തി തെയ്യം

📍 Madayi Kavu, Payyanur

🕐 Famous ancient temple — combined performance

Ancient Temple ⭐

📅 January 2026 (dates vary)

Panjurli Theyyam

പഞ്ചുരുളി തെയ്യം

📍 Iritty Bhagavathi Temple, Kannur

🕐 Starts at 5 PM

Traditional

📅 January 2026 (dates vary)

Raktha Chamundi Theyyam

രക്ത ചാമുണ്ടി തെയ്യം

📍 Bhagavathi Kavus, Kannur district

🕐 Rare form — all night

Rare FormNight Performance

February 2026 8 events

📅 February 8–9, 2026

Sree Kunnathchal Bhagavathy Theyyam

ശ്രീ കുന്നത്ത്ചൽ ഭഗവതി തെയ്യം

📍 Sree Kunnathchal Bhagavathy Temple, Valiyannoor

🕐 2-day festival

TraditionalNight Performance

📅 February 9, 2026

Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam

കതിവനൂർ വീരൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Kannapuram Parambath Kaaroth, Kannapuram

🕐 Warrior deity — dramatic performance

Warrior Theyyam ⚔️

📅 February 10–11, 2026

Mayilaad Temple Theyyam

മയിലാട് ക്ഷേത്രം തെയ്യം

📍 Mayilaad Temple, Koonam

🕐 2-day festival

Traditional

📅 February 10–13, 2026

Thayineri Sree Kurinji Kshetram Theyyam

തായ്നേരി ശ്രീ കുരിഞ്ഞി ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Thayineri Sree Kurinji Kshetram, Payyannur

🕐 4-day major festival

4-Day Festival ⭐Night Performance

📅 February 10–12, 2026

Aikkal Chamundeswari Theyyam

ഐക്കൽ ചാമുണ്ഡേശ്വരി തെയ്യം

📍 Aikkambhaagam Sree Aikkal Chamundeswari, Kalliasseri

🕐 3-day festival

3-Day FestivalNight Performance

📅 February 11–14, 2026

Pulidevan Theyyam

പുലിദേവൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Iriveri Sree Pulidevan Temple, Chembilode

🕐 4-day festival

4-Day Festival ⭐Night Performance

📅 February 13–15, 2026

Kathivanoor Veeran Theyyam — Pattuvam

കതിവനൂർ വീരൻ — പട്ടുവം

📍 Karayapath Kathivanoor Veeran Temple, Pattuvam

🕐 3-day festival — warrior deity Theyyam

Warrior Theyyam ⚔️Night Performance

📅 February 16–19, 2026

Andalurkavu Theyyam Festival

അണ്ടലൂർ കാവ് തെയ്യം

📍 Andalurkavu, Dharmadam, Kannur

🕐 4-day grand festival — multiple Theyyam forms

Must See ⭐⭐⭐Night Performance

March 2026 5 events

📅 February 19 – March 1, 2026

Pattuvam Sree Kunji Mathilakam Festival

പട്ടുവം ശ്രീ കുഞ്ഞി മതിലകം

📍 Pattuvam Sree Kunji Mathilakam, Pattuvam

🕐 Extended festival spanning two weeks

Grand Festival ⭐⭐Night Performance

📅 March 1–3, 2026

Sree Kallikodan Kavu Theyyam

ശ്രീ കള്ളിക്കോടൻ കാവ് തെയ്യം

📍 Sree Kallikodan Kavu, Kannur

🕐 3-day festival

3-Day FestivalNight Performance

📅 March 7–9, 2026

Muzhappilangad Theyyam Festival

മുഴപ്പിലങ്ങാട് തെയ്യം

📍 Muzhappilangad, Kannur

🕐 3-day festival near Muzhappilangad beach

Traditional

📅 March 2026 (dates vary)

Parassinikkadavu Annual Festival

പറശ്ശിനി കടവ് ഉത്സവം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 Best for first-time visitors — year-round daily performances

Best for Tourists ⭐⭐⭐

📅 March 2026 (dates vary)

Madayi Kavu Ulsavam

മടായി കാവ് ഉത്സവം

📍 Madayi Bhagavathi Temple, Payyanur

🕐 One of Kannur's grandest Theyyam festivals

Grand Festival ⭐⭐Night Performance

April 2026 4 events

📅 April 15–20, 2026

Sree Mavilakkavu Temple Festival

ശ്രീ മാവിലക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Sree Mavilakkavu Temple, Kannur

🕐 6-day grand festival — multiple Theyyam forms

6-Day Grand Festival ⭐⭐Night Performance

📅 April 29 – May 1, 2026

Vechiyottu Sree Bhagavathy Festival

വേചിയോട്ട് ശ്രീ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Vechiyottu Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Thaliparamba

🕐 10 Theyyam forms — including Gulikan & Vishnu Moorthi Purappad; 8 AM–12 PM daily

10 Theyyams ⭐⭐

📅 April 2026 (dates vary)

Vishu Theyyam Festivals

വിഷു തെയ്യം ഉത്സവം

📍 Various temples across Kannur district

🕐 Vishu (Kerala New Year) season Theyyams

Vishu Season 🌺

📅 April 2026 (dates vary)

Muthappan Theyyam

മുത്തപ്പൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu

🕐 Daily at 6:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Daily ⭐

May 2026 — Season Finale 7 events

🏁 Final month of the 2025–26 season. These dates are verified from DTPC Kannur. Next season starts November 2026.

📅 May 2–3, 2026

Aadikkumpaara Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Theyyam

ആദിക്കുമ്പാറ ശ്രീ പുതിയ ഭഗവതി

📍 Aadikkumpaara Sree Puthiya Bhagavathi Temple, Taliparamba

🕐 2-day festival

Traditional

📅 May 2–3, 2026

Sree Vayathur Kalathil Thira Maholsavam

ശ്രീ വായത്തൂർ കളത്തിൽ തിറ മഹോത്സവം

📍 Sree Vayathur Kalathil Temple, Iritty

🕐 Thira — a spectacular Theyyam variant

Thira Performance 🔥Night Performance

📅 May 2–3, 2026

Kunjimangalam Sree Thrippanikkara Maha Siva Festival

കുഞ്ഞിമംഗലം ശ്രീ ത്രിപ്പണിക്കര മഹാദേവ ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Kunjimangalam Sree Thrippanikkara Maha Siva Temple, Payyannur

🕐 7 PM – 1 PM next day

Grand Festival ⭐Night Performance

📅 May 3–5, 2026

Maniyoor Sree Pulliot Bhagavathi Theyyam

മണിയൂർ ശ്രീ പുള്ളിയോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Maniyoor Sree Pulliot Bhagavathi Kshetram, Kuttyattoor

🕐 11 Theyyam varieties including Pottan Daivam & Koodiyattam

11 Theyyams ⭐⭐Night Performance

📅 May 13, 2026

Vyrajaneeshwaran Theyyam

വൈരജനീശ്വരൻ തെയ്യം

📍 Korom Sree Vyrajaathan Kottam, Payyannur

🕐 9 AM – 2 PM

Traditional

📅 May 17, 2026

Kozhummal Chattadi Tharavad Theyyam

കൊഴുമ്മൽ ചട്ടടി തറവാട് തെയ്യം

📍 Kozhummal Chattadi Tharavad, Kadannappalli

🕐 8 Theyyam forms — all-day performances

8 Theyyams ⭐

📅 May 23–25, 2026

Maaniyoor Sree Kizhakkekaav Temple Theyyam

മണിയൂർ ശ്രീ കിഴക്കേക്കാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം

📍 Maaniyoor Sree Kizhakkekaav Temple, Chekkikulam

🕐 Season finale — Bhagavathi Theyyam over 3 days

Season Finale 🏁Night Performance

Visitor Guide

How to Experience Theyyam

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Entry is Free

All Theyyam performances are free to attend. They are religious festivals open to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.

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Go at Night

Most major Theyyams begin after dark and last until dawn. The atmosphere by torchlight is absolutely otherworldly.

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Dress Respectfully

These are religious ceremonies. Dress modestly — no shorts or sleeveless tops. Remove shoes before entering temple grounds.

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Photography

Generally allowed but ask locals first. Never use flash during the performance. Keep a respectful distance from the performer.

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Getting There

Hire a local taxi or auto-rickshaw. Ask your hotel to arrange transport — most drivers know the festival locations well.

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Best for First Timers

Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple has daily Theyyam year-round — the easiest and most accessible for first-time visitors.

📧 Visiting for Theyyam? Get in Touch

For Theyyam schedules, local guides and trip planning across Kannur district

✉️ info@travelkannur.in