Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple, Kozhikode

Kozhikode Calicut, Kerala

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Thali temple timings 05:00 am to 12:00 pm, 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm all days in week, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The Thalikunnu Mahashiva Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 09:00 AM and 05:30 AM – 07:30 AM

Open Days

The Thalikunnu Mahashiva Temple is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

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About Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple

Thalikakunu Shiva Temple, located in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, is one of the oldest temples in Malabar. The temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva and was originally called Thalikakunu Shiva Temple. The sub-deity is Lord Ganapati, Lord Ayyappa - is worshiped inside Ullabalam and Lord Nagaraja is worshiped outside near a banyan tree.

The temple, preserved by the Kerala State Archaeological Department, is ornate and was constructed in a square style. The temple is of immense historical importance as it was attacked and restored several times. It is of religious importance, as it is the oldest temple in God's own country.

Architecture of Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple

The main sanctum sanctorum of the temple is square in shape facing east. It has a two storied sanctum sanctorum with decorated stone sculptors and wooden carvings with scenes from the Puranas. The temple is notable for the huge pond and the walls around it.

Interesting facts about Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple

The temple was attacked and rebuilt several times.
The idol in the temple is in the form of Lord Shiva Linga and is decorated with a silver crescent.
Inside the main temple is the Namaskarmandapam with the idol of Nandi.
There is a well here which is used only for the purpose of the temple inside the premises.
Outside in the southwest corner there is a big banyan tree with idols of Pradiksha Vazi and Nagam.
There is an entrance road around the temple complex and there is also a roadway from all sides.

Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Kozhikode Calicut, Kerala, Kozhikode.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple: Thali temple timings 05:00 am to 12:00 pm, 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm all days in week, No entry fee. | No Entry Fee The Thalikunnu Mahashiva Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 09:00 AM and 05:30 AM – 07:30 AM.

𝒜. You should visit Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple during January, February, March, April months for best experience.