കണ്ണൂരിലെ തലാപ്പിലുള്ള ശ്രീ സുന്ദരേശ്വര ക്ഷേത്രം, മാർച്ച് - ഏപ്രിൽ (മീനം) മാസങ്ങളിൽ 8 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക മഹോത്സവം ഗംഭീരമായ ആചാരങ്ങൾ, ഘോഷയാത്രകൾ, സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങൾ, പരമ്പരാഗത ക്ഷേത്രോത്സവങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയോടെ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്നു.
മഹോത്സവം 2025 | ശ്രീ സുന്ദരേശ്വര ക്ഷേത്രം തലപ്പ് കണ്ണൂർ | Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Sundareswara Temple Talap Kannur
Sree Sundereshwara temple of Kannur was made by Thiyyars of Kannur and consecrated by Sri Narayana Guru on the request of Thiyyars. The designs of this temple were made by Sri Chaithanyaall swami.
Sree Narayana guru named the Shiva as Sree Sundereshwara by saying that all the people are beautiful, the place is beautiful thus named Lord Shiva as Sree Sunderehwara in this temple. This temple was built on March 16 in the year 1916. Except consecrating the idol, Sri Narayana Guru did not have any of his activities in Kannur. In fact he had once said that the life standards of Thiyyars of North Malabar are good and they need not have his service here. But on the persistent request of Thiyyars he agreed to come to Kannur and consecrated the idol. This temple follows Brahminical way of worship though the poojari is Ezhava, which is distinct from the inherited way of worship of Thiyyars. Vayanattukulavan is the kuladeivam of Thiyyars and Muthappan is the Kuladevatha. Thiyyars respect Sri Narayana Guru as a social reformer. The main celebration of this temple occurs on Malayalam month Meenam. Those celebration days are national festival of Kannur. Nowadays things have changed considerably in the temple and more prominence is given to Sri Narayana Guru in the temple then the main deity Lord Shiva. Marriage is now conducted in the Mandapam before the photo of Narayana Guru instead of before the main deity.
Mahotsavam 2025 | Sree Sundareswara Temple Talap Kannur
The seven-day annual festival of the temple is celebrated in the months of April / May. The festival celebration starts with hoisting of the flag, called Kodiyettam. Religious discourses follows flag hoising followed by Bhajana and fire works ( Karimarinnu prayogam). Special poojas and offerings are a highlight on the festival days.Religious speeches by eminent personalities called Adyathmika prabhashanam, cultural programmes including dance programmes, music shows, ganamela, drama, comedy shows, etc are arranged for the entertainment of the devotees. Pallivetta (royal hunting) is the main highlight of the seventh day. On the last day the Arattu (Holy Bath) ritual is held. It is followed by procession of caparisoned elephants and fireworks, which mark the end of the festival.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Bhajana
• Karimarinnu prayogam
• Religious speeches
• Cultural programmes
• Pallivetta
• Arattu
Temple Location
📍 Sree Sundareswara Temple, Talap, Kannur - 670002 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Dr.Rajendra Prasad Public Park - 650m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Koyili AKG Bus Stop - 600 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway Station - 2 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 116.4 Km
Contact
📞 +91 497 2702 398
