Date/Time
Date(s) - 20/02/2026
All Day
Location
Vairankode Near Thirunnavaya Malappuram Kerala
Categories
Child friendly: Yes
Ticket Prices: free
Telephone Number: 9104942578855
Website: http://booking.vairankodetemple.in
The Sri Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple is situated in Vairankode, within the Malappuram District of Kerala, approximately 11 km from Tirur. The temple’s annual festival takes place during the month of Kumbham. The date for Vairankode Valiya Theeyattu in 2026 is set for February 20, while Vairankode Cheriya Theeyattu will be celebrated on February 17. During this time, special ritua ls and pujas are conducted at the shrine. The annual festival at Sri Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple commences six days prior to the Valiya Theeyattu with the Maram Muri ceremony. The seventh day following the Valiya Theeyattu is recognized as ezham puja.
The festival starts with Maram Muri (To cut offered Jack Fruit Tree to make fire for Kanlattam). The third day after Maram Muri, Cheriya Theeyyattu (Common Celebration) is celebrated. The Cheriya Theeyyattu event is held for nearby villages. The sixth day’s celebration is called as Valiya Theeyyattu which is the grand Festival. Procession is one of the main attractions of Theeyyattu. A number of processions coming to Vairankode with folk forms like Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, or Pulikkali from nearby villages and places is the greatest attraction of Vairankode Vela. Most of the procession carries Eratta Kala (the huge decorated effigies of bullocks). Fireworks are performed after midnight. Kanalattam (Devotees walking around and on live coal) will be performed in the early morning. The grand procession comes from Athavanad, the place of Azhvanchery Thamprakkal. It is the one of main attractions of Theeyyaattu.
Festival Highlights
Maram Muri: The festival begins with the ritual of cutting a jackfruit tree to prepare fire for the Kanalattam ritual.
Cheriya Theeyattu and Valiya Theeyattu: These are two major events, with Cheriya Theeyattu being a common celebration for nearby villages and Valiya Theeyattu being the grand festival on the sixth day.
Processions and Folk Art Forms: Vibrant processions featuring Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali, and other folk art forms from nearby villages are a major attraction.
Folk Art Extravaganza: The festival is a spectacle of traditional folk art forms. Processions from various villages converge on the temple, showcasing performers of.
Music and Splendor: Each procession is accompanied by loud, synchronized percussion ensembles (Chenda Melam), traditional lamps (Thalappoli), and colorful ceremonial parasols (Thithyerikuda).
The spectacle of multiple kodivaravukal converging on the temple grounds, each trying to outdo the others in terms of artistry, music, and the size of their effigies, creates an electrifying atmosphere unique to the Vairankode festival.
Poothan and Thira: Performers in traditional masks and attire representing divine or mythological figures.
Katalan: A character representing a mythological hunter or soldier of Lord Shiva.
Pulikali: The famous tiger dance, where performers are painted and dressed as tigers.
Kodivaravukal (Flag Processions): Massive, colorful processions from surrounding villages featuring traditional percussion (Chenda Melam) and unique folk arts.
Marketplace: The festival grounds transform into a bustling temporary market. It’s a lively cultural hub where visitors can find everything from local produce and handicrafts to pottery and a special market for freshwater fish.
Timing: The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which typically falls in February. The start date is the first Sunday of the month, with the main celebrations spread over the following days.