MADAYI KAVU

The Sacred Mother Temple of North Kerala | Est. 344 A.D.

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IMPORTANT NEWS
Kalasam Festival 2026: Grand celebrations from Feb 15-22. Special poojas and cultural programs daily.
New Timings: Temple will open at 5:00 AM during festival season.
Online Booking: Now available for special poojas and offerings. Contact Us
Navaratri Dates: October 3-11, 2026. Special darshan arrangements for devotees.
Prasadam Service: Free meals available during festival days from 12 PM to 2 PM.
Parking Update: Additional parking facilities arranged near Madayippara Hill.

About Temple

Madayi Kavu Temple at Evening

Madayi kavu bhadrakali temple , also known as Thiruvarkattukavu, is located at Madayi, a suburb of payangadi, a village located about 30 kms north of kerala and 10kms south of payyannur in kannur dist., kerala. The The real reason for the shifting of the temple from taliparamba to Madayi, according to historical facts , is the shift that existed between the Namboodiri Community of Perinchellur(Taliparamba) and the kings. It was actually a conflict for power between priesthood and kingship. The aristrocratic namboodiris of Taliparamba wanted to assert their authority over the kings. The kings reisted. The namboodiris who were the official priests of the kings refused to perform their religious duties. Finally, the king had to bring 237 brahmin families from Karnataka. They were known as Tulu Brahmins. The royal dynasty had to shift the sanctum sanctorum of goddess bhadrakali from Taliparamba. A temple was constructed at Madayi and the idol consecrated. This took place in 344AD. This is revealed by the inscription on a copper plate which was recovered from the old palace of the king. The antiquity of the temple is established by this copper plate inscription.

Temple Festivals

Annual celebrations of devotion and tradition

Chingam

Chingam Festival

Triputtari

Triputtari

Tulam

Tulam Festival

Vishu

Vishu Kani

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Temple Projects

Support our sacred preservation and development initiatives

Meda Renovation
Ongoing

COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON VATHILMADAM: 15 LAKH

VATHILMADAM: 15 LAKH
COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON VATHILMADAM: 15 LAKH
WORK CHARGE: 9.75 LAKH
EAVE BOARD LAYING 1 feet: 1,500/-
COPPER SHEET ON EAVE BOARD 1 FEET: 1,500/-
VAMADA CONNECTION 1 feet: 750/-
COPPER SHEET ON VAMADA 1 FEET: 750/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-

Gopuram Restoration
Ongoing

COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON VATHILMADAM NHALI: 14 LAKH

VATHILMADAM NHALI: 14 LAKH
COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON VATHILMADAM NHALI: 14 LAKH
WORK CHARGE: 9 LAKH
EAVE BOARD LAYING 1 feet: 1,500/-
COPPER SHEET ON EAVE BOARD 1 FEET: 1,500/-
VAMADA CONNECTION 1 feet: 750/-
COPPER SHEET ON VAMADA 1 FEET: 750/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-

Annadanam Hall
Ongoing

COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON BALIKKALPURA: 7.5 LAKH

BALIKKALPURA: 7.5 LAKH
COPPER SHEET ROOFING ON BALIKKALPURA: 7.5 LAKH
WORK CHARGE: 5 LAKH
EAVE BOARD LAYING 1 feet: 1,500/-
COPPER SHEET ON EAVE BOARD 1 FEET: 1,500/-
VAMADA CONNECTION 1 feet: 750/-
COPPER SHEET ON VAMADA 1 FEET: 750/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-
ONE FEET COPPER SHEET: 500/-

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Our Temple Rules

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

Dress Code Salvar sets and other modern dresses are not allowed for women.
No Smoking Do not smoke or spit inside the Temple.
Prohibited Items Do not use or carry pan masala and such other things inside the Temple.
Respect Offerings Do not throw away the prasadam and theertham received from the Temple. Handle them with respect.
No Alcohol Do not enter the Temple or Temple premises after consuming liquor.
No Photography Cameras, mobile phones, and any other type of electronic equipment are not permitted inside the Temple. Photography is strictly prohibited in the Temple premises.
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Contact Us

Get in touch with Sree Madayi Kavu Temple

Temple Address

Madayi Kavu, Madayi, Kannur
Kerala – 670905

Office Hours

Every day: 5:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Extended during festivals

Phone

+91 0497 2875834

Email

info@madayikavu.org