Kadangodu Maakkam Bhagavathy Temple
Approximate Date:
22 to 23 February 2026
Date according to Malayalam Calendar : 10 to 11 of Malayalam month of Kumbham
This temple, located in Kunhimangalam, is named after the warrior Maakkam who is mentioned in the northern ballads of the Kadathanadan area. The joint family dwellings or tharavadu of Maakkam still exists, and both ancient home and renovated temple are in the same compound and supported equally by the household. Sakthikam and Swasthikam rites of worship are conducted at the temple. The temple is also the venue for Theyyams staged in the memory of the female fighters mentioned in the Kadathanadan ballads.
Theyyams Performing Here:
Maakkam, Makkal (Chathu and Cheeru), Maavilaan
Address:
Kunhimangalam P.O., Kannur, Kerala - 670309
Contact details:
Name: Mr. Balakrishnan Nambiar
Contact No: + 91 497 2811359
Name: Mr. Radhakrishanan
Email: etradhakrishnan@yahoo.co.in
Contact No: + 91 9496188715
How to get there:
The temple is nearby Payyanur College, Kannur. Travellers can reach the temple by boarding to Pazhayangadi bus via Payyanur -Hanumarambalam.
Nearest Railway Station: Payyanur Railway station, about 5 km away and Ezhimala Railway station, about 2 km away.
Location
100 Theyyams of Kerala
Nagaraja and Nagakanni Theyyam
Vairajathan Theyyam
Pottan Theyyam