Lokanarkavu Temple
ലോകനാർകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം
An ancient goddess temple near Vadakara, closely tied to the Kalaripayattu martial art tradition of North Malabar. Caves and ponds lie nearby.
The temple is about 55 kilometers from the city. It is said to be 1,500 years old and is dedicated to the goddess Durga. It is linked to the Kalari warrior Thacholi Othenan in the Malayalam folk ballads known as the Vadakkan Pattukal, or Northern Ballads, and many Kalaripayattu students come here to pray. The temple has three shrines and fine wood carvings, and there are rock caves on the nearby hillside. Each year in March and April the temple festival features processions and traditional performances. Non-Hindus may only be able to visit the outer courtyard, so dress conservatively.
Opening hours
About 5–11 am and 5–8 pm
Nearby sights
- Sargaalaya Arts & Crafts Village
- Vadakara Sand Banks
- Peruvannamuzhi Dam
- Kappad Beach
- Kakkayam Dam
- Pazhassi Raja Museum & East Hill
- Sarovaram Bio Park
- Kozhikode Beach