Religious Sites in Kannur
Religious Sites in Kannur, India
Religious Sites in Kannur
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- ManojThiruvalla, India60 contributionsThere are two temples on either side of the banks of river BAVALI. VADAKKESHWARAM temple, also called as IKKARE KOTTIYUR temple. This temple is a permanent structure and open through the year
The legend says that this place is blessed by THRIMOORTY’S. Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu came here to pacify Lord Shiva at this place where Sati devi immolated herself at Daksha Yagna. As all the divinities i.e. Trimurthy’s & Bhagavathy met here it was called as KOODI + UURU which became KOTTIYUR over the years. The temple at this place was established by Lord Parashuram. The reason for establishing here was that the other side temple is Swambhu and prayers are offered only for 27 days in the month of Vyshaka, rest of the year it is closed.
The kottiyoor temple is one of its kind located inside reserve forest. Kottiyoor temple is real wonder the location inside forest and the temple is opened only for few days in a year rest the area is covered with forests and wild animals rule the area. the you need to walk through water to enter the sacred sanctum. Luckily the temple is well preserved in its prehistoric style there are no long-standing structures in temple.
Vehicle parking is available. Accommodation is limited during the season but staying in nearby towns will be convenient. Combine your trip with a visit to the neighboring picturesque Wayanad just a few kms away.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - unni1961Bengaluru, India204 contributionsAncient temple of Lord Subramanya in Naga Roopam
Famous to cure diseases
Specialty is Eggs are offered to Snake God to get the blessings of Lord SubramanyaWritten 23 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - unni1961Bengaluru, India204 contributionsKrishna temple with all its Glory
Ancient temple with traditional poojas and offerings
Serene and peaceful place
One of the Moodheambalam to be visited in KannurWritten 23 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vinith VijayanThane, India133 contributionsThis is a very famous temple and a favorite of all people of Kannur. Its temple of Lord Shiva and a Shani Temple. Lots of cultural activities are conducted here around the year.
But the exteriors are not maintained very well giving the temple a sad look. Request temple authorities to have the moss stained steps cleaned and add more lightsWritten 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Suresh Nambiar2 contributionsWhat an ancient historically important temple, a must visit preferably on a Saturday to witness the performance of Kaliattam. Free lunch ia also served to all the devotees.
We stayed at Kairali heritage Resorts and enjoyed the boat ride along the Katampally River.Written 23 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ajapetrusMahe, India829 contributionsHoly Trinity Cathedral is located in Burnassery (the anglicized version is Burnshire), previously addressed as Kannur Cantonment/Cannanore Cantonment during the days of the British. Even before the English, it had remained a military camp of the Portuguese and the Dutch, and is presently the headquarters of the Defence Security Corps of India. The Cathedral is about 3 Km from the Kannur Railway Station by road and can easily be accessed by car/auto-rickshaw/local bus.
The present church is the renovated one during 2010 in a Roman-Gothic style of architecture, adding beauty to the original historic monument.
According to history, the Portuguese traders could not get along with the Zamorins of Calicut and hence moved to Kannur, where they were received by the Kolathiri king of Kannur and were permitted to build the first Chapel in 1501 A.D. by a team of four Franciscan Missionaries in the site where the Cathedral stands now. This ancient Roman Catholic Holy Trinity Cathedral, thus, gathers its fame as one of the oldest Catholic Churches of Kerala having this great historical significance. The establishment of the Chapel has also been instrumental to the missionary activities of North Malabar.
When the Catholic Missions of South Canara and Malabar regions were handed over to the Jesuits of the Venice Province in 1878, the mission involvement of the area took a new turn. On 12th June 1923, again some parts of Malabar, which belonged to the Diocese of Mangalore were separated and a new Diocese of Calicut was established. On 5th November 1998, Saint Pope John Paul II created the present Diocese of Kannur, bifurcating it from the original Diocese of Calicut. Most Rev. Dr Varghese Chakkalakal, who was then a professor at St. Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore, and a priest of the Diocese of Calicut, was consecrated as the first Bishop of Kannur on 7th February 1999, who took charge of the Diocese on 8th February 1999. Consequent to his transfer on June 15, 2012 to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calicut, Most Rev. Dr Alex Joseph Vadakumthala is appointed as the present Bishop on 1st February 2014 and was consecrated on March 23rd as the administrator of the Diocese of Kannur.
The Church is close to the coast in the neighbourhood of the Defence Security Corps, Baby Beach and the Kannur Lighthouse. The interior of the church is very appealing, adorned with stained glass carrying the portraits of descriptions in the Bible. Just below the alter is an Adoration Chapel that can be reached using the steps in front of the alter. The Stations of the Cross are erected in the sprawling vacant area in front of the Church.
In the belfry at the back of the church, 5 bells brought from Novara of Italy in 1912, have been reinstalled and recently automated using ‘Automatic Church Bell Ringer’ with ‘Ave Maria’ and ‘Jingle bells’ melodies. Each of the five bells are connected to separate Pulsator units that are regulated by a control unit.Written 1 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - suneel gKochi (Cochin), India841 contributionsLord Ganesha and Ayyappa are deities here.Very famous temple in the town.There are many peacocks nearby the templeWritten 31 May 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RajeeshRjBengaluru, India190 contributionsThe idol of Goddess Bhadrakali,at the rear of the present main shrine was first installed by Parashurama.As goddess was so fierce even birds could not fly in front of the idol.There fore Parashurama installed a shrine of goddess Durga of gentle nature in front of the SreeBhadrakaali shrine.After the 2nd Prathishta the fierceness of Bhadrakaali was reduced.
Festivals POOROLSAVAM commences  8 days prior to pooram asteric in Meenam. The main item is Thitambunruththam On every day of the festival the thitambs are taken in procession to the Amma-paramb(ground of the mother of these Goddesses) The belief is that thes Goddesses visit their mother.Written 3 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RajeeshRjBengaluru, India190 contributionsMavilakkavu is a temple located in Mavilai on the Kannur-Koothuparambu road in Kannur district of Kerala. The main deity is Lord Shiva. Adiyulsavam is a popular festival held here as part of the Vishu festival.
The third bridge is in the Nilanchira field between the elder Kurvadu and the younger Kurvadu, who represent the elder brothers, after the goddess unties the hair of Ishwara's theyyattam.
Feet Festival
Adiutsavam is a festival held in the famous Mavilaika in Kannur district. In the Malayalam month, the festival is celebrated at Kacherikavu on Medam 2 and at Nelanchira field near Munnam bridge on Medam 4.
Feast
The rituals begin with a person belonging to a Brahmin community buying avil from an Ezhava chief and throwing it in the middle of the crowd.
Legend
There are two legends about the Adi festival held at Mavilaikavu. Legend has it that after enjoying it for a while, he was asked to stop beating and then disappeared after being told to do the foot festival every year. According to another legend, Mavilai, the god of Kaval, used to visit the Kachcherikavu sub-temple and the nearby house regularly. There was no resentment inside. Then two days later they were beaten again at four o'clock. In this ceremony, God is not present.Written 4 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - travelerraghuTirunelveli, India119 contributionsThis is one of the popular Masjid in Thalassery. It is located in the Thalassery - Irikkur Rd in Thalassery. It is visited by Muslims very much.Written 29 June 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
