Sep 7, 2003

Sree Lokanar Kavu is one of the most famous and ancient temples in Kerala. This temple, associated with the heroes and heroines of the Vadakkanpattu combines an arresting simplicity and a legendary aura. The candid murals and carvings here are a delight to art lovers.

The name "Lokamalayar Kavu" is derived as it is the formation of "Lokar" (people), "Mala" (hills) , "Aar" (river) and "Kavu" (temple) which in the course of time abbreviated into "Lokanarkavu" by usage.The place, a natural beauty, is about , and is in the old "Kadathanad" region. The principal deity in this Bhagavathy temple is effuse with divinity. The front pillar of this temple divine. Because, the belief is that, the Bhagavathy is dwelling here. "Amma" exists here in her peaceful and righteous self. The temple complex consists of temples of Bhagavathy, Siva, Vishnu and Ganapathy. In Lokanarkavu both " savarnas" and "avarnas" in union and harmony worship "Amma" and look after the temple. With the coming up of this Bhagavathy Temple, Lokamalayarkavu has grown into a new township.

The ancientness of this temple cannot be substantiated with records and figures, only it can be described as a very ancient temple. Poorakkali is a performing art of its own, developed in this temple. Usally this art from is staged in the "Aarat Day" in the month of "Meenam" (March/April) with all its reverance. The legend says that , while the devotees dance in a state of trance into the night of the Pooram day in the month of "Meenam", Amma hereself enjoys the scene to the fullest and bestows her blessings and boons on her devotees.

The temple is now under the control of H R & C E, Kozhikode (Hindu Religious Endowments Department). 'Utsav' on the 'Rohini' day in the month of 'Meenam' is an important festival of rites. the 'Utsav ' starts with the hosting of the temple flag.

Getting there

By road: 4.5 K.M. away from Vadakara Town in Kozhikode District
Nearest railway station: Vadakara
Nearest airport: Karippur International Airport.