Sreekanteshwara Temple — Attraction in Kerala

History of Sreekanteswara temple Calicut

Many prominent members of the Thiyya community decided in 1907 to build a Shiva temple in Calicut. Foundation stone for the temple was laid in the next year. After that, construction work gained ground with liberal contributions from devotees. Construction of the sub-temples of Lord Subrahmanya, Lord Ganapathi and Lord Dharma Shastha also progressed simultaneously.

Sreekanteswara temple Calicut is in the heart of the city. It is one of the renowned Shiva temples in Kerala. Sreenarayana Guru installed the Shivalinga at the temple in May 1910. Priests carried the Shivalinga in procession from Kallingal Kshetra where it was made. After immersion in Arabian Sea, the idol underwent more purification rituals. Finally Sreenarayana Guru installed the Shivalinga at Sreekanteswara Temple Calicut on 12 May 1910.

Architecture

Construction of the temple is in the traditional style of Kerala temple architecture. The architects have made extensive use of laterite stone which is locally available. The roofs have red clay tiles. Kadathanattu Kunhiraman Ashari supervised construction of the temple. He was followed by Shankunni Nair Kutty Ashari and Mangalathu Krishnan Ashari. The famous sculptor  Olavaara T.V. Kunhiraman Melassery currently advises on any construction or renovation work in the temple.

Deities

The principal deity is Lord Shiva. The upadevas are Lord Subrahmania, Sree Ganapathi, Sree Dharma Shastha, Maha Vishnu, Bhagavathi and Navagraha.

Offerings and Vazhipadus

The temple is open on all days from 5:00 am to 12:15 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

One of the main Vazipadus is Shodashabhishekam. This abhishekam is for the prevention of diseases and to gain good health. Among the Vazhipadus are Udayasthamana Pooja, Paarvathy Parameswara Pooja and Umeshanu Pooja.

Getting There

Sreekanteswara temple Calicut is walking distance from Mofussil Bus Stand (450 metres). From Kozhikode Railway station, it is 2.3 km.

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Sreekanteshwara Temple, located in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Established by the renowned social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, the temple embodies his philosophy of integrating social reforms with spirituality.

Devotees and visitors often praise the temple for its serene ambiance and spiritual significance. The temple's architecture and tranquil environment provide a peaceful retreat for worshippers and tourists alike. Its central location near the EMS Stadium makes it easily accessible for those exploring the city.

The temple is also known for its active community services, including matrimonial services through Sreekanteswara Matrimony, which assists individuals in finding suitable life partners.

For those interested in participating in rituals, the temple offers online booking for various pujas through its official website.

Overall, Sreekanteshwara Temple stands as a significant spiritual and cultural landmark in Kozhikode, reflecting the rich heritage and communal harmony...

One of the most popular and devotees highly preferred temple of calicut city. Here Deity is Lord Mahadeva(shiva), the ambience is very attractive specially who wanted to pray peacefully. Mahashivarathri is the most celebrating festival of the temple, Every year it will be one week festival, 7days before Temple hosting a Flag related to the festival, this is named as Utsava Kodiyettam ഉത്സവ കൊടിയേറ്റം, In that evening main priest named 'Thantri' doing some special poojas to Dhajam and flag and raising the flag. Utsava Kodiyettam Sadhya is one another speciality here. From that day onwards 7days temple offers delicious lunch സദ്യ.. So many orchestra and dance programmes are conducted every days.. Temple is very devotional and some vedic and rudram related classes are conducted inside the temple by free of cost..on shivaraathri day the 'Thepparadhotsavm' is also performing at temple pool. In that day Three elephants are participating in 'sheeveli...