Places of worship in Kannur district

Kottiyoor Shiva Temple

Kottiyoor Shiva Temple located at Kottiyoor

Kottiyoor

A very ancient Siva Temple situated here attracts lakhs of devotees every year. The Bavali river, Paalukaachi hill, all are tourists places in Kottiyoor....

, is one of the a famous Lord Shiva temple of North Malabar

North Malabar

North Malabar , is a historic as well as geographic distinction in India used to refer the area covering; present Kasaragod and Kannur Districts, Mananthavady taluk of Wayanad District and Koyilandy & Vatakara taluks of Kozhikode District in modern Kerala and the entire Mahé sub-Division of...

. This temple is located approximately 50 km From Kottayam Malabar. This Shiva Temple also known as the Kasi of South (Dakshina Kaasi). This is a famous pilgrim of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Actual name of this temple is Sree Kottiyoor Mahadeva Kshetram. Kottiyoor temple is located near Kelakam

Kelakam

Kelakam is a town in the Kannur district of Kerala. The Bavali River runs through the town, and the Kottiyoor Sivva temple is seven kilometres away....

. Sri Kottiyoor temple attracts lakhs of devotees every year during the "Vaisakha Maholsavam" celebrations. Kottiyoor is totally different from any other temple. Set amidst the jungle, nourished by a flowing river in serene surroundings, you will feel the divine energy the moment you step on this mythical land.

Kannur

Kannur

Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...

is the nearest rail head. Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is coming-up at Mattannur.

Muthappan Temple Parassinikkadavu

Sree Muthappan

Muthappan

Sree Muthappan is a folk Hindu deity commonly worshiped in North Malabar region of Kerala State, South India. Muthappan and Thiruvappan,as a process of sanskrisation,he is being considered to be a manifestation of Shiva and Vishnu...

is the most popular God in the North Malabar

North Malabar

. Muthappan is (also a theyyam

Theyyam

Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu...

) performed in the famous Muthappan temple

Muthappan temple

Muthappan Temple is located in the Kannur District of North Malabar region in Kerala state, South India, on the banks of the Valapattam river. It is dedicated to Sree Muthappan, the most popular local deity.-A Story of Muthappan Relating to the Temple:...

in Parassinikkadavu

Parassinikkadavu

Parassinkkadavu is a small village about 16 km from Kannur town in the Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. It is a popular tourist destination in north Kerala...

16 km north of Kannur town.

Parassinikkadavu Sree Muthappan Temple is situated 18 km away from Kannur

Kannur

on the banks of Valapattanam river. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muthappan, believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is the only Temple in Southern India where offering to the God is Fish. Also fish Prasadam is given to devotees. All devotees who eat non-vegetarian food must visit this Temple for blessings. This is also the only temple in Kerala where the Folk art form of North Malabar

North Malabar

's 'Theyyam' is presented daily. Toddy and dried fish are the main offerings in this temple, besides boiled grams and fresh tea. Meals as lunch and dinner are provided to the devotees daily. Facility for boating is also available here. Vismaya Water Theme Park

Vismaya

Vismaya is an amusement water theme park situated near Taliparamba in Kannur, Kerala. The park is developed and run by Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited . It is situated near to the famous Muthappan temple in Parassinikadavu. It was officially inaugurated in August 2008 and since...

and Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is situated near the temple.

Oliyankara Juma Masjid, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Oliyankara Juma Masjid located at Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

, is a famous Mosque of North Malabar

North Malabar

. This mosque is very ancient and historical place for Malabar Muslim Society. It is believed that the priests in ancient days gave importance to the Hindu Gods at this Mosque. The Mosque is at Pallichal near Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

Town, around 14 km from Kannur

Kannur

, 16 km from Taliparamba

Taliparamba

Taliparamba is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala and spread over an area of 43.05 km2. It stretches from the coastal area of Ramanthali to Nuchiyard and Vayathur villages, touching the Karnataka border.Taliparamba is a big town of 67,000 people...

and 18 km from Payyannur.

Kannapuram

Kannapuram

Kannapuram is a census town in Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.-Demographics: India census, Kannapuram had a population of 18,568. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Kannapuram has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national...

is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur

Kannur

). Kozhikode

Kozhikode

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Thavam Church, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

The Thavam Church at Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

, is a famous Latin Catholic Church of North Malabar

North Malabar

. This church is very old which proclamates the presence of Christians in North Malabar

North Malabar

since ancient days. This a heritage place for North Malabar Latin Catholic Society. This church is under Diocese of Kannur. This church is at Thavam near Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

Town, around 17 km from Kannur

Kannur

, 19 km from Taliparamba

Taliparamba

and 15 km from Payyannur.

Pazhayangadi is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur

Kannur

). Kozhikode

Kozhikode

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Annapoorneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Annapoorneshwari Temple located at Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

, is a famous temple of North Malabar

North Malabar

. At this temple, Lord Krishna is co-located with Sree Annapoorneswari. It is believed that Sree Annapoorneswari has visited the shrine which was under the sea. It is also believed that this temple have been constructed by Lord Parashurama - mythological architect of Kerala. The temple is near Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

Town, around 14 km from Kannur

Kannur

, 16 km from Taliparamba

Taliparamba

and 18 km from Payyannur. A large Chira (Swimming pool) is also located near the temple which is very beautiful and mindglowing.

Sree Rajarajeswara temple Taliparambu

The Rajarajeswara temple is a beautiful Shiva

Shiva

Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...

temple (Built by the Tamil

Tamil people

Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...

chola king Rajaraja Chola III

Rajaraja Chola III

Rajaraja Chola III succeeded Kulothunga Chola III on the Chola throne in July 1216 CE. Rajaraja came to the throne of a kingdom much reduced in size as well as influence...

) and is located at Taliparamba

Taliparamba

, Kannur

Kannur

distrist, Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

, India

India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

. This temple is situated 25 km North of Kannur. The uniqueness of this temple is that it has no kodimaram/flagstaff and entry for women only after 8pm. It is believed to be built during the times of Raja Raja Chola-I. At that time the Chola Empire consisted of the whole of South India, Ceylon and spread up to Malaysia and Indonesia.

The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala. It has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in south India. If any problem is encountered in temples of South India, the final solution is sought in this Temple through a prasna, a traditional method of astrological decision making. The prasna is conducted on a peedha (a raised platform) situated outside the temple.

The quadrangular sanctum has a two tiered pyramidal roof. In front of the sanctum is the namaskara mandapam. The temple has no kodi maram (flagstaff) which is a unique feature as other temples in Kerala do have one.

Trichambaram Temple Taliparambu

Trichambaram Temple

Trichambaram Temple is situated 20 km from Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. It is near Taliparamba town, famous for its spices trade. The temple is believed to have got the name from Thiru Shambara or the holy shambara in reverence to Maharishi Shambara.The deity of the temple is...

is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Taliparamba town which is famous for its spices trade. The deity of the temple is Sree Krishna

Krishna

Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...

. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are a class by themselves. The annual temple festival (Utsavam) is a colourful event. The fortnight-long festival begins on Kumbham 22 of Malayalam calendar

Malayalam calendar

Malayalam calendar is a solar and sidereal Hindu calendar used in Kerala, India. The origin of the calendar has been dated as 825 CE....

(which generally falls on March 6) every year with the kodiyettam (hoisting of a religious flag) and comes to an end on Meenam 6 (which generallay falls on March 20) with Koodipiriyal (Ending of this festival). In between these dates, for 11 days, thitambu nriththam (a sort of dance with idols of Sri Krishna and Balarama) is held at Pookoth Nada (1 km from Trichambaram temple).

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Burnassery, Diocese of Kannur (Cannanore)

In 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed at Calicut. Da Gama also visited Cannanore.In 1500 another Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral reached Calicut. There were Franciscan missionaries with Cabral. He fell out with the Zamorin of Calicut. Cabral went to Cochin and was received by the ruler of Cochin. "In 1501 Portuguese explorer Cabral aligned with the Raja of Cannanore and set up a factory in Cannanore"(Bailey W Diffie & George D Winnius, Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415–1580,p. 220). "He brought with him a Franciscan friar Louis do Salvador to Cannanore"(Charles Dias, Colonialism& its Ecclesiastical& Political Impact on Cochin,In Exploring Cochin,p. 414). "Since then there has been a Portuguese Chapel in Cannanore"(G T Mackenzie, The Travancore Manual). This church was named Nossa Senhora de Vitoria. That is where the present Holy Trinity Church Cathedral stands. "That very same year another Portuguese explorer Joao da Nova established a second factory at Cannanore"(Dr. Sergio Mascarenhas, Christians&Cochin, in, Exploring Cochin,p. 25). "He brought with him four Franciscans, Two each for Cochin&Cannanore." (Colonialism& its Ecclesiastical& Political Impact on Cochin,In Exploring Cochin, p. 414).The Portuguese Viceroy Francisco de Almeida built the famous St. Angelo Fort in Kannur and along with it he got ready St. James Chapel inside the fort in the year 1505. In 1508 Cannanore boasted a fort, a hospital, two Churches, warehouses and a powder factory.(A.J.R.Russell-Wood,Fidalgos and Philanthropists:The Sancta Casa Da Misericordia Bahia,1550–1755,p. 25). The two churches were the Nossa Senhora de Vitoria (the place where the present Holy Trinity Cathedral Burnassery stands) and St. James Chapel inside the Fort St. Angelo.

The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II by the Apostolic Brief Ad Perpetuam Rei Memoriam, dated 5 November 1998, created the diocese of Kannur from the diocese of Calicut. On the same day Rt.Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalakal who was a professor at St.Joseph’s Seminary, Mangalore, and a priest of the diocese of Calicut, was elected the Bishop of Kannur and the Bishop elect was consecrated on 7 February 1999 and he took charge of the diocese on 8 February 1999. The Holy Trinity Church Burnaserry, situated at the at the place where the first Portuguese Christian Missionaries built their first Chapel in A.D.1501(Nossa Senhora de Vitoria), was raised as Cathedral of the diocese. This was a fitting tribute to those great pioneers who planted the seeds of the Gospel of Christ at Kannur.

Peralassery Sri Subramhmanya Temple

Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple is located at Mundallur, on the Kannur – Koothuparambu road. It is about 15 km from Kannur.

A popular shrine in Malabar region, the presiding deity is Lord Muruga. The temple is believed to be associated with the great epic, Ramayana.

The annual festival of the temple lasts for eight days. Many cultural events and art-forms such as Kathakali, Chakyarkoothu, Ottanthullal, Parayan Thullal and Seethankan Thullal are performed by eminent artists as part of the festivities. Another striking feature is a highly religious dance, Thidampunritham done by the priest.

Moonnu Pettumma Palli, Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

Moonnu Pettumma Palli (Mosque in the golden memory of the mother who gave birth to the three), popularly known as "Kattile Palli" (Mosque in the Jungle) is the most popular Mosque of North Malabar

North Malabar

. The annual festival known as "Kattile Palli Nercha" is attended by people from all religions. This festival is one of the most important festival where the secularism of North Malabar

North Malabar

is transparently visible. This Mosque is at Pappinisseri

Pappinisseri

Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

, around 8 km from Kannur

Kannur

, 14 km from Taliparamba

Taliparamba

and 24p;km from Payyannur.

Pappinisseri

Pappinisseri

is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur

Kannur

). Kozhikode

Kozhikode

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Aaron Church, Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

This church is on NH-17 at Pappinisseri. This is avery beautiful church one has to see. This Church around 9 km from Kannur

Kannur

, 13 km from Taliparamba

Taliparamba

and 25p;km from Payyannur.

Pappinisseri

Pappinisseri

is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur

Kannur

). Kozhikode

Kozhikode

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

kaattie palli nercha (uroos) 2010 feb:5,6,7,8 @ pappinissery,.

Aroli
Aroli
Aroli is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of Kalliasseri...

Sree Vadeswaram Shiva Kshethram, Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

This temple is situated at Aroli

Aroli

Aroli is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of Kalliasseri...

village in Pappinissery Panchayat. The temple is built on top of a hill which looks like a mountain and hence this temple is known as 'Sree Kailasam' of North Malabar

North Malabar

. The temple is under Chirakkal Devaswom Board.
Pappinisseri

Pappinisseri

is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is Kannur

Kannur

). Kozhikode

Kozhikode

(Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport. Kannur

Kannur

Airport is under construction near Mattannur.

Madayi Kavu Pazhayangadi

This is avery famous temple of Lord Bhagavathi. The annual festival of 'Pooram Kuli' is attended by thousands of people from all the four districts of North Malabar

North Malabar

. The Madayi Kavu is situated over Madayi hills of Pazhayangadi town.

Madayi Palli Pazhayangadi

This beautiful ancient mosque was originally built in 1124 by Malik Ibn Dinar, a Muslim preacher. A block of white marble in the mosque is believed to have been brought from Mecca

Mecca

Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...

by its founder, who came to India to spread the word of Muhammad

Muhammad

Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...

. Nearby lies a dilapidated fort believed to have been built by king Kolathiri. This mosque is near Pazhayangadi town.

Kadalayi Sreekrishna Temple

Kadalayi

Kadalayi is a Hindu temple in the village of Chirakkal, Kerala, India.-Origins:There is an interesting legend associated with the origin of the temple. It is believed that the idol of Lord Vishnu consecrated here is the very idol worshiped by Sathyabhama, the consort of Lord Krishna at Dwaraka in...

is a famous temple of the District. It is believed that poor Hindus who are not able to get married in front of Guruvayoorappan solemnize their marriage here.

Saidar Mosque, Thalassery

This a very beautiful mosque built in ancient days in the heart of Thalassery Town. This is among famous of Mosques of North Malabar

North Malabar

. The Saidar Mosque is believed to had been built in 12th Century by Malik Ibn Dinar, a Muslim preacher.

Thiruvangad Temple, Thalassery

The Thiruvangad temple, dedicated to Sree Rama, one of the important temple of North Malabar

North Malabar

is located at Thalassery

Thalassery

Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...

. The most striking feature of this temple is the copper sheeting of its roof, due to which it is known popularly as the Brass Pagoda. A part of the temple was damaged by Tipu's troops in the 18th century, but the temple itself is believed to have been saved from destruction by a miracle.
It was one of the outposts of the Thalassery fort in the eighteenth century. In its precincts, many conferences were held between the officials of the East India Company and local leaders, after which important political treaties and agreements were signed. The temple contains some interesting sculptures and lithic records.
The annual festival of temple commences on Vishu day in Medam (April–May) and lasts for seven days.

Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thalassery

Sree Ramaswami Temple, which is dedicated to Sri Rama

Rama

Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...

, is one of the most important temples in North Malabar

North Malabar

. It is situated in Thalassery

Thalassery

. The exquisite carvings in the temple are believed to have been done nearly 400 years ago.

Sundareswara Temple Kannur

This temple was founded in 1916 by Sree Narayana Guru

Narayana Guru

Sri Nārāyana Guru , also known as Sree Nārāyana Guru Swami, was a Hindu saint, sadhuand social reformer of India. The Guru was born into an Ezhava family, in an era when people from backward communities like the Ezhavas faced much social injustices in the caste-ridden Kerala society...

, Lord Siva is the deity consecrated in the temple which has since been opened to all irrespective of caste or creed. Eight day festival is conducted in March–April every year.

Pallikunnu Sree Mookambika Temple Kannur

Sree Mookambika Temple is situated just 2 km from Kannur town and is just half kilometer from Kannur Central Jail. It is near to Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women College. This is one of the most prominent Mookambika temple after the one in Kolloor, Karnataka. The temple has been renovated recently and the annual "Ulsavam" attracts pilgrims from all over Kerala and Malayalis staying outside Kerala as well.

Oorpazhassi Kavu

This temple is one of the ancient temples in the region.
Bhagavati and Vettakkorumakan are the main deities in this temple. http://67.121.250.242/Edakkadnambiars/temple.aspx

Sri Mavilayikkavu

This temple is located in Mavilayi village about 13 km from Kannur town.
The temple is famous for "ADI UTSAVAM" .
God DAIVATTAR(VISHNU), VETTAKARUMAKAN, GANAPATI AND BHAGAVATI are the main
deities in the temple.

Muchilot Bagavathi

One of the popular deities in Kannur District is Muchilot Bagavathi. Last ten years witnessed Muchilot Bagavathi perumkaliyattams at Karivellur

Karivellur

-Demographics: India census, Karivellur had a population of 12501 with 5910 males and 6591 females....

, Payyanur

Payyanur

Payyanur is a Municipal Town situated at the northern end of Kannur district in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This Municipality consists of three administrative villages viz. Vellur, Korom and Payyannur. Other villages are; Annur and Kokkanissery....

, Kunhimangalam

Kunhimangalam

Kunhimangalam is a small village situated in the north end of Kannur District in the state of Kerala. Payyanur and Payangadi are the main neighboring towns of Kunhimangalam...

, Valapattanam, Muyyam, Vellave

Vellave

Vellave or Vellavu is a place within the state Kerala in India.-Location:Vellave is situated on the bank of Vellave river. . On the north it is bounded by Mavicherry, on the south by Thalora, on the east by Nellipparamba, and on the west by Kuttyeri. Ezhukunnu is a hill station on the bank of the...

, Karamel etc. Anustanangalum Samoohika Prasakthiyum describes the importance of Muchilot Bagavathi in the social formation of North Kerala. There is a practice for supplying food to thousands of devotees in connection with Muchilot Bagavathi. Another work 'Muchilot Bagavathi' narrates the origin and establishment of Muchilot Kavu in different parts of North Malabar

North Malabar

. Highly decorative figures of Muchilot Bagavathi attracts the minds of devotees by its aesthetic appeal. In Cherukunnu

Cherukunnu

and Kannapuram

Kannapuram

yearly Muchilot Bagavathi Theyyam is performed.

Cheruthazham Sree Raghavapuram Temple (Hanumarambalam)

This is a Hanuman temple located at Cheruthazham, 35 km from Kannur Town. Famously known as Hanumarambalam, it is believed that the temple was constructed in the 8th Century A.D. by the ruler Udaya Varman Kolathiri and was given to the 237 scholarly Brahmin families who were invited from the Tulunadu of present Karnataka. Moreover the “Thidambu Nritham” (holy dance performed by the Brahmins with the Idols of Gods on their head) with four idols at a time is performed only here.

Payyanur
Payyanur
Payyanur is a Municipal Town situated at the northern end of Kannur district in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. This Municipality consists of three administrative villages viz. Vellur, Korom and Payyannur. Other villages are; Annur and Kokkanissery....

Sree Subramanya Swami Temple

Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple of Payyanur is believed to be constructed by Lord Parasurama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. There are references in Hindu Puranas about this temple and the temple town Payyanur

Payyanur

. In Brahmanda Purana the temple and its town is being mentioned while Muni Garga explains about Kerala to the Pandavas during their exile (vanavasa). There are many unique features about this temple in the rituals performed, the architecture etc. First of all the 12 ft tall compound wall constructed in a unique style is very rare kind in the temple architecture of Kara. The total area of this temple compound is above 3 acres. The two-storied sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) is in the shape of “Gajaprishta”(back of an elephant). The 6-ft tall idol of the main deity Lord Subrahmanya is another attraction. In most of the kerala temples the festival begins with the hoisting of the sacred flag. But here there is no such custom of "kodiyettam” (flag hoisting) and even the flag mast is not present here. The “Ilanji” tree in the front-yard of the temple remains a surprise to all devotees since this tree always flowers but never fruits. People belonging to the "kshatriya" community are not allowed to enter into the inside of the temple. Entry to the 'naalambalam" is denied to the monks who wears saffron and the members of 'kalakattu' 'kattumadam','kalloor'etc. who are believed to perform black magic,'antarjanams"(females of the Brahmin community), the "mootha poduval" (who are traditional custodians of the temple) etc. also.

Sree Kizhkkeykara Sree Krishna Temple

This temple was built around 3000 Years back at Chirakkal Kannur. Right now as per archeological dept. the manuscripts shows of 2500 years back and the scripts gives the picture like it was during the Chirakkal rajvamsham period the temple used to feed "Anadhanam" ror 2500 peoples at one time. The deity in the temple is of Lord Krishna in the form of Balagopala. The temple stands right in front of chirakkal pond (which is having a water area of 5 acres). One will feel the divine energy the moment you step to this divine land. One can pray here with so peaceful that the bala gopla will be flourishing his grace to his each and every devotee. To reach the temple from Kannur railway station 6.5 km by road, nearest railway station is Valapattanam.

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Kottiyoor Shiva Temple

Muthappan Temple Parassinikkadavu

Oliyankara Juma Masjid, CherukunnuCherukunnu Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Thavam Church, CherukunnuCherukunnu Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Annapoorneshwari Temple, CherukunnuCherukunnu Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Sree Rajarajeswara temple Taliparambu

Trichambaram Temple Taliparambu

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Burnassery, Diocese of Kannur (Cannanore)

Peralassery Sri Subramhmanya Temple

Moonnu Pettumma Palli, PappinisseriPappinisseriPappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

Aaron Church, PappinisseriPappinisseriPappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

Madayi Kavu Pazhayangadi

Madayi Palli Pazhayangadi

Kadalayi Sreekrishna Temple

Saidar Mosque, Thalassery

Thiruvangad Temple, Thalassery

Sree Ramaswami Temple, Thalassery

Sundareswara Temple Kannur

Pallikunnu Sree Mookambika Temple Kannur

Oorpazhassi Kavu

Sri Mavilayikkavu

Muchilot Bagavathi

Cheruthazham Sree Raghavapuram Temple (Hanumarambalam)

Sree Kizhkkeykara Sree Krishna Temple

Oliyankara Juma Masjid, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Thavam Church, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Annapoorneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu
Cherukunnu is a census town in the Kannur district of North Malabar region in the Indian state of Kerala.- Demographics : India Census, Cherukunnu had a population of 16,246, with 7,473 males and 8,773 females....

Moonnu Pettumma Palli, Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...

Aaron Church, Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri
Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur districtകണ്ണൂര്‍ கண்ணூர் कण्णूर in the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography:Pappinisseri is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres .-Demographics:...