Festivals and Annual Events in Kannur

Discover Kannur's annual festivals, Theyyam season and cultural events.

• Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam — Annual 28‑day festival at the Kottiyoor temples (Akkare/Ikkare), set in forested riverbanks.
• Trichambaram Utsavam — Annual festival at Trichambaram Shree Krishna Temple, with Thitambu Nriththam traditions.
• Sree Sundareswara Pooyam Festival — Temple festival held on Pooyam star in Meenam at Sree Sundareswara Temple.
• Thayineri Sree Kurinji Temple Theyyam — Theyyam festival noted for the Theekkundam (ceremonial pyre) lit inside the temple walls.
• Keecheri Sree Palottu Kavu Theyyam (Vishu Vilakku) — Annual Kaliyattam/Theyyam festival (Vishu Vilakku) that traditionally begins with fireworks.

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