Kanhilassery Siva Temple
Location : Kozhikode
About The Temple :
This Siva temple is situated in Kozhikode district, 18 kms towards Kannur from Kozhikode on the national highway, in a pristine village atmosphere. The temple administration is done by Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode. The temple was consecrated by the Rishi Kasyap Maharshi. Kashyap Maharshi had the power of travelling at the speed of thought. Maharshi installed the temples at Kashi, Kancheepuram, Kanjirangad and Kanhilassery in the same muhurtham. The main deity is Mahadeva in an angry form. It is believed that the temple pond right in front was constructed to reduce his anger.
Temple which is similar to that of Pashupathinath temple at Nepal is believed to be over 5000 years old. The sacramental-stone in front of the temple is an example of the temple vasthu craft of those times. Sub deities are Sree Parvathy, Sree Ayyappa, Mahaganapathi, Child Ganapathi, Dakshinamoorthy and Paradevatha. Maha Sivarathri of Kumba month is the main festival, lasting for 8 days celebration.
The Sayanapradakshina done by the elderly and children alike on the evening of the Sivarathri day is something unique to this temple. Navarathri festival, Thiruvathira, Pradosham, installation day also are celebrated. Special offerings are mruthyunjaya homam, Umamaheswari Pooja, Aayiramkudam Abhishekam, Sankabhishekam etc. Brahmasri Unnikrishnan Adithiripad from Melppalli Mana is the thanthri of the temple.
Kanhilassery Siva Temple, Thuvakkode, Kozhikode – 673 304.
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