The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi, revered as a powerful and benevolent deity who bestows blessings of protection, prosperity, and well-being on her devotees.
The temple is a significant spiritual center in the region, drawing devotees who come to offer prayers and participate in various rituals and ceremonies.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Thira Festival
Every year in February, Kanjoori Sree Bhagavathi Temple in Elathur, Kozhikode, celebrates the Kanjoori Thira festival, which lasts for three days. This vibrant festival is marked by various rituals and ceremonies dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi. One of the main attractions of the festival is the Theyyam performance, a traditional and colorful ritual dance that enacts stories from mythology and local folklore, drawing large crowds of devotees and spectators.
Vishu
Vishu is celebrated with great devotion and traditional fervor. The festivities include the Vishu Kani Darshanam, where devotees view an auspicious arrangement of items as the first sight of the new year, and special poojas and rituals are conducted to seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Contact Address: Kanjoori Sree Maha Vishnu Temple, Chettikulam, Gandi Nagar, Elathur, Kozhikode, Kerala 673303
