Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Kadalayi Mahostavam

Date:29-01-2019 to 05-02-2019

The Kadalayi Sree Krishna Temple, situated in Chirakkal at Kannur, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Legend says that, the idol of Lord Vishnu at Kadalayi is consecrated by Sathyabhama, the consort of Lord Krishna some 5,000 years ago. The annual festival of this temple begins with Kodiyettam (ceremonial flag hoisting) on 15th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (January) and ends on 22nd Makaram with the holy bath (arattu).

Ashtami Rohini, Guruvayoor Ekadashi and the Mandala Pooja are also celebrated here. 

Main Attraction

Arattu

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Location

Chirakkal

Venue
Kadalayi Sree Krishna Temple

Address
Chirakkal PO
Valappattanam - 670011
Kannur
Phone: +91 4972 778307, 94972885911, 9495784555

District
Kannur

Festival date
From 15th to 22nd of the Malayalam month of Makaram


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