Kannur district
Kannur
Theyyam rituals, handloom heritage and long, uncrowded beaches in North Kerala.
Photo: Shagil Kannur · CC BY-SA 4.0Introduction
Kannur is the centre of Theyyam, a ritual performance tradition in which performers embody deities in village shrines. The season generally runs from late October to May. The district also has a long handloom history, Portuguese-era forts and some of Kerala's least crowded beaches.
Best known for
- Theyyam performances at village shrines in season
- St Angelo Fort
- Payyambalam beach
- Muzhappilangad, a long drivable beach
Beyond the usual
- Attend a Theyyam with a local who can explain its meaning and etiquette
- Visit handloom weaving cooperatives
- Explore the backwater islands of the Valiyaparamba area to the north
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