Makreri Subramanya Temple
Makreri Subramanya Temple is 13 km away from Thalassery, which is the only temple in Kerala where the main Thanthri (Pujari) is Hanuman. Hanuman, in Thretha Yugam, has installed the main deity and He still does all the Pujas. Hence the power of this temple is unimaginable, though it is in the interiors and known to lesser number of people. The temple has been determined by experts to be thousands of years old.
Since the supreme markkadan (monkey) consecrated the idol, the temple got the name Markaddassery and over time it was shortened to Makreri.
The temple pond is also considered ancient, and it is believed that the Lord Hanuman dug the pond with his tail. Devotees claim to have experienced the presence of the Lord Hanuman in the temple premises.
Location
Odakkadavu Rd
Main Deity
Lord Subrahamaniya
Other Deities
Lord Anjaneya, Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha.
Festivals
Thaipooyam in the Malayalam month of Makaram (February-March) is celebrated as the festival day at this temple.
Main Offerings
Trikala Pooja, Niramala, Appam Nivedhyam, Venna Muzukkappu, Ganapathy Homam.
How To Reach
By Air: Kannur International Airport is situated 14.6 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Kannur KSRTC Bus Depot is 17.3 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kannur Railway Station is situated 18.2 KM from the Temple.