Andalur Kavu Theyyam

Magnificent theyyams, dynamic rhythm of percussion instruments, mystifying ambience - Andalur Kavu creates an out-of world aura during its Theyyam festival season.

Andalur Kavu, situated in Dharmadam village of Thalassery, is one of the ancient temples in the North Malabar region of Kerala and is believed to have been built by the Sage Parasurama, the fifth version of Lord Vishnu. 

The Kaliyattam performed here is based on the stories of Epic Ramayana. Daivathar Theyyam represents Lord Rama, Bappuran Theyyam represents Lord Hanuman and Angakkaran Theyyam represents Lord Lakshmana. 
 

Contact

Andalur Kavu
Dharmadam
Palayad P. O.
Kannur
Kerala
670661

+ 91 490 2346610

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thalassery Railway Station, about 4 km

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 21 km

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Andalur Kavu Theyyam Festival

Andalur Kavu Theyyam Festival

Andalur Kavu at Dharmmadam village in Kannur district is a renowned Lord Rama temple popular for its annual Theyyam festival called Kaliyattam. The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham which falls in February-March

Andalur Kavu

Andalur Kavu

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