Kanyar Kali festivals are largely in locations throughout Palakkad District—in Manjalur, Pallassena, Pallavur, Mudappallur, Kakkayur, Kattusseri (Alathur), Kunissery Vadavannur, Tathamangalam, Kozhalmannam, Pudiyankam, Nemmara, Chittlancherry, Cheramangalam, Ayalur, Thiruvazhiyad, Athipotta, Vattekkad, Melarcode, Manjalur Kannanore, Koduvayur Kuthanur.
Tharakan community is mainly found at Chittur, Koduvayur, Kollengode, Elavanchery,Mangode,Karippode,Akathethara and Thiruvazhiyode of Palakkad district.