Kottiyur Siva Temple :Akkara /Ikkara Temples :Neyyattom

Kottiyur Siva Temple

Kottiyur Siva Temple
Annual festival at Kottiyur

Venue: Kottiyur, Kannur district.

An important pilgrim centre of north Kerala, the shrine dedicated to Lord Siva is often describe as the ‘Varanasi of the South’. There are two temples at Kottiyur - Akkara Kottiyur and Ikkara Kottiyur - both in the deep forests. The annual festival commences with Neyyattam on the Swathi day of the Malayalam month Edavam (May-June) and ends with Thirukalasattu, after 28 days.

A sword from the Muthirikavu Temple in Tavinal village is brought to Ikkara Kottiyur marking the beginning of the festival. It is believed that this sword was the one with which the mythical character Dakshan was hacked to death and is today an object of daily worship at the Muthirikavu Temple. The festival is akin to the yaga (a grand ritual) performed by Dakshan.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Kannur.

Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 93 km from Kannur town.

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