Payyambally Gurunathan theyyam is a very rare theyyam performed during the annual thira theyyam kaliyattam festival in temples, kavu and tharavadu in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a person who had lived during ancient times and performed great deeds. As per Payyambally Gurunathan theyyam, he was an expert and teacher and attained godly status. This is a male theyyam.
This theyyam has a ferocious appearance.
Payyambally Gurunathan theyyam is performed at Kannukkara
Manikka Sri Kurumba (Payyambali) in Kannur and Kannur Kadirur Chozhan
Rayarorath Payyamvalli temple (January 24 – 25).