When gods walk at dawn: A traveller’s guide to experiencing Theyyam in North Kerala

2026-03-06 - 02:42

In Kavvayi, 40 kilometres from Kannur, a man becomes a ‘god’. For visitors willing to trade sleep for firelight, the Kaliyatta festival at the Sree Kathivanoor Veeran temple offers one of Kerala’s most intense cultural experiences. We travel to show you how and why you should experience this