A very ancient Siva Temple situated here attracts lakhs of devotees every year. The Bavali river, Paalukaachi hill, all are tourists places in Kottiyoor.
According to the Sthala Purana, it is supposed to be the location of the famous Yagna of Daksha, also called the Daksha Yagna or the Dakshayaagam.
The temple festival (utsav) begins every year by mid-May and lasts for 28 days. Ilaneer Veppu or submitting tender coconuts before the deity is an important ritual during the festival. Thousands of tender coconuts brought by hundreds of devotees from different parts of Malabar is submitted on a special day. The very next day is Ilaneerattam. On this day, main priest pours coconut water collected from the tender coconuts on the idol.
According to the Sthala Purana, it is supposed to be the location of the famous Yagna of Daksha, also called the Daksha Yagna or the Dakshayaagam.
The temple festival (utsav) begins every year by mid-May and lasts for 28 days. Ilaneer Veppu or submitting tender coconuts before the deity is an important ritual during the festival. Thousands of tender coconuts brought by hundreds of devotees from different parts of Malabar is submitted on a special day. The very next day is Ilaneerattam. On this day, main priest pours coconut water collected from the tender coconuts on the idol.
Kottiyoor is connected by bus from Thalassery, Kannur (Cannanore) and Mananthavady. Special bus services are arranged during Vaisakha Maholsavam from Thalassery to accomodate the large number of devotees.
If you are coming to Kottiyooor with own transport, the drive to Kottiyoor is very scenic and roads are in good condition. If you are coming from Calicut or Kannur side, reach Thalassery and then take the Koothuparamba, Nedumpoyil, Kelakam road.
If you are coming from Wayanad, Mysore, Bangalore side, reach Bathery and then take the Mananthavady road. From Mananthavady, ask for Kannur Road and drive around 10 kilometers. There will be a road going towards right here and is easy to miss. You will find a sign which says “Boys Town x kms”, you need to turn right here. This is the start of the ghat section (Paal Churam) that will get you down from Wayanad. Another 10 Kms, you will reach a place called Ambayathod. Drive straight to Kottiyoor from here.
Ample parking facilities will be arranged around Sri Kottiyoor temple during the festival season
Distance to Kottiyoor from Major Towns/ City
Kannur (Cannanore) - 70 KmsThalassery - 60 KmsCalicut - 125 Kms
The closest Railway station Thalassery is 60 Kms away. The closest Airport is at Calicut.
If you are coming to Kottiyooor with own transport, the drive to Kottiyoor is very scenic and roads are in good condition. If you are coming from Calicut or Kannur side, reach Thalassery and then take the Koothuparamba, Nedumpoyil, Kelakam road.
If you are coming from Wayanad, Mysore, Bangalore side, reach Bathery and then take the Mananthavady road. From Mananthavady, ask for Kannur Road and drive around 10 kilometers. There will be a road going towards right here and is easy to miss. You will find a sign which says “Boys Town x kms”, you need to turn right here. This is the start of the ghat section (Paal Churam) that will get you down from Wayanad. Another 10 Kms, you will reach a place called Ambayathod. Drive straight to Kottiyoor from here.
Ample parking facilities will be arranged around Sri Kottiyoor temple during the festival season
Distance to Kottiyoor from Major Towns/ City
Kannur (Cannanore) - 70 KmsThalassery - 60 KmsCalicut - 125 Kms
The closest Railway station Thalassery is 60 Kms away. The closest Airport is at Calicut.
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