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Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple, Kozhikode
Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple: One of the best places to visit in Kozhikode
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
The Thalikunnu Mahashiva Temple is open every day for visitors The Thalikunnu Mahashiva Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 09:00 AM and 05:30 AM – 07:30 AM
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Temple, Religious Place
Official Info
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.
How to reach Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple
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..
𝒜. You should visit Thalikkunu Maha Shiva Temple during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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