Tali Shiva Temple
തളി മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം
The royal temple of the Zamorin dynasty, with traditional Kerala wooden architecture and copper roofs. It is Kozhikode's most important Hindu temple.
Tali Temple was built around the 14th century and was once the family temple of the Zamorin royal family. Its circular sanctum and double-tiered wooden roof are typical of Kerala temple architecture. Every year in the Malayalam month of Thulam, the traditional Revathi Pattathanam, a Sanskrit scholars' debate, is held here. Non-Hindus are usually allowed only in the outer courtyard. To enter, men must go bare-chested and wear a mundu, a traditional wrap-around cloth, and women must wear traditional dress. Photography is prohibited in the inner sanctum. The early morning and evening worship times have the most atmosphere.
Opening hours
About 4:30–12 pm and 5–8:30 pm
Nearby sights
- SM Street (Mittai Theruvu)
- Mananchira Square
- Kuttichira & Mishkal Mosque
- Regional Science Centre & Planetarium
- Kozhikode Beach
- Sarovaram Bio Park
- Kallai River & Timber Yards
- Pazhassi Raja Museum & East Hill