Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Sivaratri

Date:25-02-2019 to 04-03-2019

Sree Kanjilassery Shiva Temple, one of the Lord Shiva temples in Kerala, is located in Kozhikode. It is believed that the temple has been consecrated by Sage Kasyapa. The major festival celebrated here is the Sivaratri in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February – March) which last for eight days. The Sayanapradakshina done by the elderly and children alike on the evening of Sivaratri is something unique to this temple. 

Navarathri, Thirvathira and Pratishta are the other festivals celebrated here. 

 

Main Attraction

Sivaratri

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Location

Thiruvakkodu

Venue
Sree Kanjilassery Shiva Temple

Address
Thiruvakkodu P.O
Chemanjeri, Kozhikode -673304
Contact: +91 496 2688997
Mob: 09446903599

District
Kozhikode

Festival date
February-March.


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