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History

Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India. Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove). The closest railway station is at Vatakara, which is 5 km from temple. The nearest airport is Kannur airport which is 54 km away.
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess Durga has great historical importance as Thacholi Othenan, the legendary martial hero of Kerala, used to worship here every day.

Temples

Bhagavathi

The Bhagawathi or Lokambika as is universally known is one of the four Ambikas,At Lokanarkavu, Bhagavathi is worshipped in three different forms, in the morning as Saraswathi,the Vidya Devatha, at noon as Lakshmi Devi, devatha of wealth, and in the evening as Bhadrakali.

Shiva

The establishment of Siva temple around 300 - 400 years ago, with the concurrence of the Nagariks and Kadathanad Raja, in between the space available between Vishnu & Bhagavathy temple. The Shivalinga enshrined at the temple was retrieved from a ruined Siva temple elsewhere.

Vishnu

Vishnu temple, the oldest of the three. Vishnu temple in its present form may be 2000 years old The Vishnu idol is very unique and rare, as the idol stands with the right foot placed in forward mode. It is believed that the idol was sanctified and enshrined by none other than Lord Parasuram.

  • LOKANARKAVU TEMPLE NIRAPUTHARI
    AUGUST 7 SUNADY

    Loknarkavu temple Niraputhari Sunday, August 7 Between 7 am and 8 am Illamnira, between 10.45 am and 12 pm Puttari

  • Kedavilakku Samarppanam
    17.07.2022

    Loknarkav Bhagavathy Temple Kedavilak Samarpanam conducte on 17/07/2022 Sunday at 7.30.

  • RAMAYANA MONTH CELEBRATION
    July 17 to august 17

    Ramayana month celebrations at the temple Starting on 17/07/2022. In connection with this, devotees can book a special pooja [RS 5000] and one day pooja[2500] in advance. Booking number 8714266520,9995221099

  • NOTIFICATION
    DRESS CODE

    PANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEMPLE

  • Sri Lokanarkavu Temple Special Nitya Pooja.
    Started from 1st November 2020.

    In Bhagavathi, Shiva, Vishnu temples, the cost of daily pooja is Rs. 1500. One can book the pooja by giving their name, star, address and phone number in advance at the booking counter. The Prasadam of the Pooja will be available in the counter at 7pm. Prasadam can also be availed via Post, the cost of 10 rs additional has to be paid for this facility.

  • The Pinarayi government is once again supporting the comprehensive development of LokanarKavu.
    At present, Rs 3 crore 60 lakh has been sanctioned.

    During the last LDF government, 1.25 crore was sanctioned to Lokanarkavu as part of tourism development. When the UDF government came to power, no funds were allocated to complete the work. The building has been standing halfway for the past 9 years. Although the estimate was prepared after the LDF came to power, the resumption of work was delayed due to some technical glitches. An amount of 6.69 crore was sanctioned for the Thalassery Heritage Project in KIFB last month. Its work is about to start.A total of Rs 10 crore 29 lakh will be spent on various activities in Lokanarka soon.This is the first time in the history of Lokanarkavu that such a large number of development projects have been received. The new project includes lodge, kalari and compoundwall.The intervention of the new governing body and the full support of the party's local committee have helped raise funds. Greetings for the LDF government for allocating the funds.

  • Sri Lokanarkavu Temple Special Nitya Pooja.
    Started from 1st November 2020.

    In Bhagavathi, Shiva, Vishnu temples, the cost of daily pooja is Rs. 1500. One can book the pooja by giving their name, star, address and phone number in advance at the booking counter. The Prasadam of the Pooja will be available in the counter at 7pm. Prasadam can also be availed via Post, the cost of 10 rs additional has to be paid for this facility.

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