In the northern corner of Kerala, hidden in a sea of Muslim majority neighborhoods, is the district of Kannur, an ancient Hindu town with a cluster of Hindu temples that are a continuing, centuries old tradition, even now.
The Kannur cluster of Hindu temples is as diverse as it gets, with temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Ganpati, Murugan and many other deities, covering a diverse range of sects. In architecture, while some display the typical Kerala style architecture, others rival the great temples built on the other side of the Western ghats. Contrary to what the leftists would have us believe, Kerala has always been foremost in worshiping Shri Rama. Temples dedicated to Shri Rama and other characters of Ramayana are as alive today as they were in ancient times.
Along with carrying the Vedic, Sanatana core, these temples in Kerala incorporate many local deities, traditions, and rituals; and many of these temples with their festivals and seasonal rhythms reflect that. Kerala is a kshetra that is blessed with rains, and Kerala temple architecture is not complete without huge and beautiful water tanks that are attached to the temples, some of them being world famous for their pristine and uplifting atmosphere.
Many of these temples conduct festivals which incorporate many art forms including Theyyam, Bharatanatyam and Chendam. In this Kerala Kannur chapter of Bodha Anveshi we will expose you to all of this and a lot more. Join us for an uplifting adventure through one of the lesser known but pristine Hindu temple clusters of Kerala.
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Day 1 - 25 Feb
Arrive in Kannur and stay the night in Kannur.
Day 2 - 26 Feb
Cherukunnu - Sree Annapoorneswary Temple
Madayi Kavu - Sree Thiruvarkkaattu Kaavu Bhagavati Temple
Vadukunda - Shiva Temple
Cheruthazham - Hanumanambalam Sree Raghava Puram Temple
Payyanur - Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
Day 3 - 27 Feb
Kanhirangad - Sree Vaidyanatha Temple
Taliparamba - Sree Rajarajeswara Temple (Ladies entry only after 7.30 PM)
Trichambaram - Sree Krishna Temple
Parassinikadavu - Sree Muthappan (Harihara) Temple
Day 4 - 28 Feb
Akkare Kottiyoor - Maha Shiva Temple
Ikkare Kottiyoor - Sree Mahadeva Temple
Kottiyoor Sree - Maha Ganapathi Temple
Muzhakkunnu - Sree Mridanga Saileswari Temple
Thodikkalam - Shiva Temple
Day 5 - 01 Mar
Thiruvangad - Sree Rama Swami Temple
Thrikkaikunnu - Mahadeva Temple
Peralassery - Sree Subramanya Temple
Trip ends after lunch