[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/ej-9JEswX-8?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kottiyur temple, located in Kannur district is famous for its annual festival. The annual festival here is held at the two temple premises, located on opposite sides of Bavali river, that are known as Akkare Kottiyur and Ikkare Kottiyur.