Sri Thodeekalam Siva Temple
Thodeekalam Siva temple, situated 2 kms from Kannavam in Thalassery is more than 2000 years old. It is revered for its mural paintings. These paintings were made using only natural colours. They depict the famous Shaiva-Vaishnavite epic tales and are assumed to have been drawn by Tamil nomads during the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Thodikkalam became the hide-out of Pazhassi raja for some time but fearing the destruction of the temple by the British forces, who were after his head, he shifted the center of his activity from Thodikkalam to Manathana. This timely act of Pazhassi raja saved the celebrated pagoda from ravage.
The temple has been declared as an archaeological monument by the Government of India.
Location
Edumbapalam
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha & Brahmarakshas
Festivals
Sivarathri and Ashtami in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam are the important Festive days.
Main Offerings
Sharkara Payasam, Rudraabhishekam, Sankhaabhishekam, Mruthyunjaya Homam, Ganapathi Homam, Panchaamrutham, Pushpanjali.
How To Reach
By Air: Kannur International Airport is situated 28.1 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Thalassery Railway Station is situated 26.2 KM from the Temple.
By Road: Thalassery KSRTC Bus Stand is situated 27.3 KM from the Temple.