Orkkatteri is a small town in Kozhikode district in the North Malabar region of state of Kerala, India.

The Theyyam or Kolam (a form or shape), represents a mythological, divine or heroic character.

The bizarre head dresses, costumes and body painting and trance like performances are very extraordinary.

Each one has a distinguishing headgear and costume made out of natural materials like coconut leaves and bark.

The Theyyams are exclusively performed by the male members of the traditional caste groups like Malayan, Vannan, Navilan, Pulayan, Koppalan and Velan] Orkkatteri village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara city on the west and Kuttiady town on the east.

National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai.