Annapurneshwari Temple
The deity is worshipped as Annapurneshwari- The mother who vanquishes hunger. The temple was dedicated to Lord Krishna. The presence of Parvati Devi was later discovered in the temple kitchen. Since the Devi was sitting in the kitchen, she will remain there as Agrahaara Devi or Annapoorneshwari - The mother who vanquishes hunger.
Legend has it that that the goddess arrived from Kashi with two other goddesses or devis (Kalarivathikal Amma and Madai Kavail Amma) and a boatman in a golden ship and disembarked at Azhi Theeram which is now known as Aayiram Thengu. This temple is one among the two Annapoorneshwari temples in Kerala. It was built using polished stones and put together using Avil and Belam (a mixture of flattened rice and jaggery).
A unique characteristic of this temple is that it is built of one single type of rock, and the Sree Kovil of both Annapoorneshwari and Krishnan is of the same size as per Vasthu, signifying that both the goddess and the god are given equal importance.
Location
Cherukunnu
Main Deity
Goddess Annapurneshwari & Lord Sri Krishna
Other Deities
Kalarivathikal Amma and Madai Kavail Amma
Festivals
Vishu Vilakutsav, Shiva Ratri, Navami, Ekadashi.
Main Offerings
Annadhanam, Ganapathihomam, Pandeeradi.
How To Reach
By Air: Kannur International Airport is the nearest International Airport situated at 43.7 KM.
By Road: Kannur KSRTC Bus Depot is 18.2 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kannur Railway Station is 17.8 KM from the Temple.