Nilayara Bhagavathy Temple
Approximate Date :
18 to 21 April 2024
Date according to Malayalam Calendar : 5 to 8 of Malayalam month of Medam
This Goddess is said to have come from the beach with Adukkadan Maniyaani via Ramanthali to reach her present divine abode. The temple is forbidden from having a roof. The Theyyam centre thus basks in the natural splendor of its surroundings. The temple is 1.5 km from Maathil via Cherupuzha Pulingome road up the Kannur - Payyanur route.
Theyyams Performing Here:
Nilayara Bhagavathy, Pulikkandan, Paradevatha (Vishnumoorthy), Raktha Chamundi, Kundoor Chamundi, Nellukuthy Theyyam
Address:
Poovathinkeezhil, Maathil. P.O., Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala - 670343
Contact details:
Name: Mr. Sunil Kumar
Contact no: + 91 9495755566
Name: Mr. Anil Kumar
Designation: Committee Member
Contact no: + 91 9446128363
How to get there:
The temple is 1.5 km from Maathil via Cherupuzha Pulingome road up the Kannur - Payyanur route.
Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway Station, about 13 km away.
Location
100 Theyyams of Kerala
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