Sree Chaamakkavu Bhagavathy Temple
Approximate Date :
27 to 31 January 2024
Date according to Malayalam Calendar : 13 to 17 of Malayalam month of Makaram
Legend is that when the Kadinjippalli head of the family went to bathe and pray at the Madayi Kavu, the Bhagavathy, enamoured by his majestic stature, followed him back home. From there she went up the forty-second feet Kalari enjoying the beauty of the Chaamakkavu and settled in this place. There is Vellattam performance. The temple is administered by the Devaswom and has been renovated with an entrance gate keeping traditional architectural elements in mind.
Theyyams Performing Here:
Thiruvakkadu Bhagavathy, Vettaikkorumakan, Kelam Kulangara Bhagavathy, Vishnumoorthy, Panchuruli, Paravakkali, Ayyappan
Address:
Vellur P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670307
Contact details:
Name: Mr. P. K. Balakrishanan Nambiar
Contact no: + 91 9946522254
Name: Mr. Akhil
Contact no: + 91 9995734990
How to get there:
The temple is located near the Govt. Higher Secondary School Vellur on the Payyanur - Kasaragod route.
Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 7 km away.
Location
100 Theyyams of Kerala
Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam
Vairajathan Theyyam
Pottan Theyyam