Karippal Nagam is a temple dedicated to serpent. It is located at Karippal near Perumbadavu in Kannur District. The temple is managed by the local committee under the supervision of Karippal family. The two theyyamforms of the temple are
Nagarajavu and Nagakanni.
The main festival of Karippal Nagam is the Ayilyam festival, occurring on the Ayilyam asterism of Malayalam month
Dhanu. During the festival, Sarpabali and Thottam are conducted as an offering to the deity. Devotees throng the temple in large numbers, during the festive seasons. Special bus services to the temple are available from
Payyanur and
Taliparamba during this festival.
