കോഴിക്കോട് തായാട്ട് അയ്യപ്പക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവം മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ (മീനം) മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന 5 ദിവസത്തെ ആഘോഷമാണ്, പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങളും ചടുലമായ ആഘോഷങ്ങളും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്നു.
ലോകനാർകാവ് ഉത്സവം 2026 | ശ്രീ ലോകനാർകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം കോഴിക്കോട് | Lokanarkavu Utsavam 2026 | Sree Lokanarkavu Temple Kozhikode
The Lokanarkavu Utsavam is the annual festival at the Lokanarkavu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. It was built by Aryans who migrated to this place about 1500 years ago.
It is believed that the Goddess traveled with them to Lokanarkavu and the successors of the race still conceive the divine
presence as their mother and not as a Goddess. The rituals at the temple are identified with its
Athyuthama state. The temple also finds reference in the ballads of North Kerala as the legendery hero
Thacholi Othenan was a devotee of the Goddess. The temple houses a stage in memory of the Aryans
who built the temple. As the Goddess is said to have held them in the highest esteem, all devotees must
pray to these ancestors and seek their permission to see the Goddess inside.
Lokanarkavu Utsavam 2026 | Sree Lokanarkavu Temple Kozhikode
The Lokanarkavu Utsavam is celebrated during Meenam for
8 days. The festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting)
on the Rohini day and the Arattu (holy bath) on the Pooram
day. The traditional dance performance of Theyyambadi
Kurup is the special attraction on the fifth and the sixth days.
On the seventh day is the Nadu Valam Vekka and Pallivetta
(holy hunt). On the Pooram day, Poorappattu and Poorakkali
(a traditional dance ritual performed by men) are organized.
Poorakali, conducted during night, is a fascinating event.
Poorappattu includes theme from the life history of the
Goddess.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Aarattu
• Aarattu Sadya
• Nadu Valam Vekka
• Thayambaka
• Pallivetta
• Poorappattu
• Poorakkali
• Kathakali
Temple Location
📍 Sree Lokanarkavu Temple, Sidhasamaj P.O, Vadakara - 673104
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Sidhasramam - 1 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Vadakara New Bus Stand - 3.8 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Vadakara Railway Station - 4.7 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport - 74.8 Km
Contact
☎️ +91 496 2527 444
