Lokanarkavu
Lokanarkavu Temple1 is an ancient Hindu Temple which is 1600 years old, Situated in Memunda 4km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, Kerala.
Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river), 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.
Lokanarkavu - Pooram
Pooram is the Important Festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The Week-long festival begins with Kodiyettm (flag hoisting)and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to the goddess great Historical
Importance as Thacholi Othenan, the legendary martial hero of Kerala, Used to Worship here every day.
Lokanarkavu and Kalarippayattu.
Thirty days Mandala Utsavam in Malayalam month Vrischikam (November-December) and pooram in Malayalam month meenam (March-April) are the annual Festival at the Loknarkavu Bhagavathy Temple.
This is the only Temple where a peculiar folk dance called Poorakkali is Presented during Festivals. The dance resembles the martial art Kalarippayattu. Even today, all Kalaripayattu artists
seeks the blessings of the deity before their debut due to the association of Lokanarkavu Temple with Legendary hero Thacholi othenan.
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