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History of Temple |
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The Temple is
believed to have been installed by “Kolathiri” Kings during medieval period
on a plateau land generally known now as “Madai Para” in Madai Village,
Kannur Taluk and District of Kerala State. This is situating 22 km
north of Kannur, the Head Quarter Town. The “Kolathiri” Kingdom is an
inherent branch of erstwhile “Mooshaka” Dynasty, which ruled “Ezhimala”
empire during 5th to 8th Century. The remnants
of castles and shrines constructed by the kings of “Mooshaka” Empire in and
around Ezhimala, which is now the Head Quarter of Naval Academy established
by Govt. of India in 1980 on the shore of Arabian Sea, even now visibly seen
in the premises will speak out the richness of old heritage left out by the
then rulers. About 1200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated
and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading
center, 4 km south of Ezhimala. They constructed castles and temples and
established their head quarters on “Madai Para”, a significant plateau land
lying at about 150 ft height from the sea level having sight to an extent of
20 km from all sides. Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed
on “Madai Para” in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the
presence of the divine power of “Swayambhoo” of lord Siva. |
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Stages of Renovation of Temple after it was ruined by invaders of
Tippu Sultan (1780-1800 period) |
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Temple Festival |
Vadukunda Lake |
Yagabhumi |
Donation |
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Donate to Temple
Renovation Fund. We are in the final stage of renovation of
temple - construction of outer wall of (Chuttu Mathil) temple
which will cost Rs 2.5 Millions is under progress. |
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Festival Kodiyettam: every year on "Thiruvathira"
of Dhanu (Dec.-Jan.) |
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Prodhosha Pooja |
Vadukunda
Maholsav (Great Festival) |
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We perform Dawn
to Dusk Non-stop "Om Nama Shivaya Japam" (Aghanda Napa Japam) on all
Prodhosha Pooja Day for the last 15 years participating local
devotees of in and around villages. For many years people of
this locality are participating in this prodhosha pooja and
getting blessings of Lord Vadukundappan. You can take receipt of
Prodhosha Pooja receipt for Rs 15/- |
The Great
Festival (Maholsav) of the temple flags on the day on which
“Thiruvathira” in the month “dhanu” (Malayalam Era) occurs every
year, which will be either in the last of December or in the first
week of January. “Thiruvathira” is the birth star of Lord
Siva. The duration of festival is Eight days and the holy dip
of deity takes place on the Eighth day morning. |
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Contact Us |
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How to Reach |
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The
Treasurer, Madai Sree Vadukunda Shiva Temple, P.O.Payangadi, Kannur
Dist., Kerala St. India PIN 670303, Tel 0091497 2874942, 2752655,
ashsadubai@yahoo.co.in
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Buses
are available from Kannur, Taliparamba & Payannur (nearest town
stations) to Payangadi or Muttam. Temple is situated just 1
1/2 km away from Payangadi bus stand to Muttam route. Nearest
Railway Station Payangadi (2km from), Nearest Airport Calicut |
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