Tali Maha Shiva Kshetram — Attraction in Kerala

The thali maha shiva kshetram

Tali Shiva Temple or Tali Mahakshetram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, situated in the heart of the Kozhikode city, Kerala. The temple was built in the 14th century by Zamorin of Calicut. Tali Kshetram is an ancient temple in the heart of Kozhikode town. Shiva is the presiding deity. The Jyothirlingam in the Sanctum Sanctorum is believed to have been installed by Parasuraman. The temple is one km to the east of Kozhikode railway station. It is surrounded by the Palayam market. This was the family temple of the Zamorins who had ruled Kozhikode. Although the temple is now under Malabar Devaswom, the Zamorin is the managing trustee. The temple is built in traditional Kerala architectural style. The two-storied sanctum-sanctorum is in the shape of a chariot. It is adorned with murals and granite sculptures of Shiva’s retinue. Inside Sree Kovil deities of Tali Ganapathy, Thevarathil Ganapathy and Thrumandhakunnu Bhagavathy are installed. Sree Krishna, Thevarathil Bhagavathy, Ayyappa, Sri Vishnu and Nagam are installed outside Shiva Temple. Sree Valayanad Bhagavati idol is installed inside Sree Krishna Temple. There is a small Narasimha Moorthy temple on the southern side of the Sri Vishnu Temple.

History Tali temple is one of the oldest temples in Kozhikode. The temple was built by Swamy Thirumulapad. The founding and prosperity of Kozhikode city is closely linked with the sanctity of this ancient temple. It is believed that the lingam in the sanctum of the Temple was installed towards the end of Dvapara Yuga by Sri. Parasurama. The posture in the sanctum is that of Umamaheswara. Though this divine power existed from time immemorial, the attention of the citizens of Kozhikode was (bestowed on the temple) only by about 1500 years ago. Later on the temple reached its zenith during the rule of the Zamorin of Calicut,(also known as Samoothiri)who had the prestigious title Sailabdheswara. The temple to its present state was built in the 14th century. The temple was almost damaged when Tipu Sultan invaded Kozhikode in the 18th century. Again the shrine was renovated in 1964. Revathi Pattathanam function started at this temple. Eminent people and philosophers came to this function. Bharatha Meemamsa, Prabhakara Meemamsa, Vedanta Meemamsa and Vyakarana were discussed at the functions. During the 15th and 16th centuries, eighteen poets came to this function. This function also takes place at present. Some historians believe the temple was made even before the city was built.

Festivals celebrated at Tali Shiva Temple Maha Shivratri Revathi Pattathanam: This festival still takes place at the temple. This cultural program is a seven days function. It is during October or November. As per myth, the Zamorins started the festival as a penance of killing the Namboothiris. Performing scholars also...

The Tali Temple situated in the heart of the Kozhikode Town, about one kilometer east of the Railway Station and a treasure house of historical memorable is under the Trusteeship of the Zamorin of Calicut.

The founding and prosperity of Kozhikode town is closely linked with the sanctity of this ancient temple. The Jyothirlingam in the sanctum – Sanctorum of the Temple was installed towards the end of Dwaparayuga by Sri. Parasurama, who was responsible for the creation of Kerala, by retrieving the land from the sea by throwing his powerful axe from the top of Sahyadri, The posture in the sanctum-sanctorum is that of Umamaheswara. Though this divine power existed from time immemorial, the attention of the citizens of Kozhikode was (bestowed on the temple) only by about 1500 years ago. It reached its zenith during the rule of the Zamorins, who had the prestigious title Sailabdheswara (The lord of the mountain and the sea).

Two main temples in Thali, namely Shiva temple and Vigneswara temple are most popular when it comes to festival celebration..both have history of yester years and Shiva temple with its Vishu and aaraatt like wise Vigneswara temple maintained by Brahmin association of samooha Madom behind Tali temple,is for chathurthy festival and the installation of Subramanya swamy for its shashti vritham, thai poosam aayilya pooja Bhagavathy seva sarswathy pooja and Lakshmi Kubera pooja are becoming prominent in this temple..These stand a fresh in my memory of childhood and the surroundings still same with little modifications..Chathurthy festival has its attraction of large crowd for its fire works show during night and theppa Rathotsavam..inside tank with nagaswaram concerts and special invitees from Chennai and nearby places for a concert will adorn the festival..Ramanathan.chennai SBI retd. [Native of Thali,Kandamkual...

This is one of the oldest temples in Kozhikode district. As per the available records this temple was installed towards the end of deaparayugam. The pratishta was done by “Parasuraman (Vishnu’s 8th avatharam). The main deities are Lord Shiva & Lord Krishna and also Narasimha Moorthy. Thevarathil Ganapathi, Baghavathi, Lord Ayyappa, Naga devatha/raja, erinjipuran are upadevathas.

The temple is managed by “Samoodiri” family and the administrative assistance are provided by Devaswom Board through their employees.

Since my wife’s ancestral house is near to this place, it was a daily visiting place for her and family. There is a lot of infrastructural developments done which gave a newer look to the surroundings. The temple pond is also secured by constructing suitable structures. Unlike earlier times, now you cannot see people taking bath in the temple pond.

For devotees they get a positive vibe soon after they reach around this old temple. There is daily poojas and the spiritual day start at 4:30 am and will close at intervals. It’s a nice scene to take part in Deeparadhana in the evening.

Udhayasthamana Pooja is one of the best offering and we have done it twice one in my name and in my daughters’ name. We are planning to do the same offering in wife’s name too. The best part of this offering is that you can be present for the complete pooja of one day from morning till evening. For a devotee that day will be very special as he/she along with their family can be present in the temple for a full day getting the positive vibes!!

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