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The mythology in
epics about the temple and its divine power read as “Even after “Devi Matha” (Bhadrakali) killed
“Darikasura” on this plateau land, she refused to give up her anger and
started the “killing dance” which continued several nights and days. The
prayers of the devotees to stop their “threatening dance” did not bring a
positive result and then they started praying to Lord Siva.Siva, being
pleased on such prayers and appeared before “Devi” and invited her to take a
bath to cool down mentally and physically and dug a lake with his “Thrisoolam”.
Lord Siva along with “Devi” took bath in this “Vadukunda Lake” and made her
mind calm. Then she was given seat on north east part of “Madai Para” to
remain in state and he himself sat and absorbed on “Swayambhoo” at
Vadukunda near the lake. These are the two holy spots where subsequently two
famous shrines viz., Madaikavu and Vadukunda Siva temple had emerged. The
time immemorial customs and practice of rituals connecting these two temples
each other are that the deity of “Devi” from Madaikavu would be taken in
procession to Vadukunda temple, 1 ½ km west to Madaikavu, done the holy dip
in the lake and thus brought back on festival occasion during the month of
March every year. This is called “Pooramkuli festival”. The “swayambhoo” is
believed to be rejuvenated by the Saint Parasuraman, the incarnation of
Lord Vishnu. |
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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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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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