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Explore Kerala - Lokanarkavu

  Lokanarkavu     Lokanarkavu Temple 1   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