Inspired by the ideals of the Guru, Varathur Kaniyil Kunhikannan took the initiative with his friends namely Choyi Butler, Kariyan Govindan Gurukkal, Manikkoth Govindan Bhagavathar, Chamakkali Kannan Mestri, Poovadan Krishnan, Chandroth Anandan Mesthri, Oyitti Krishnan Vakkeel etc. to form Sree Bhakthi Samvardhini Yogam to make a temple for the down-trodden sections of Kannur district. The Sundareswara Temple was built on the directions of Narayana Guru

Location Kerala, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram

Legend

Except consecrating the idol, Sri Narayana Guru did not have any of his activities in Kannur. In fact he had once said that the life standards of Thiyyars of North Malabar are good and they need not have his service here. But on the persistent request of Thiyyars he agreed to come to Kannur and consecrated the idol. The Sundareswara Temple follows Brahminical way of worship though the poojari is Ezhava, which is distinct from the inherited way of worship of Thiyyars. Vayanattukulavan is the kuladeivam of Thiyyars and Muthappan is the Kuladevatha.

Architecture

The designs of the Sundareswara Temple were made by Sri Chaithanyaall swami. Sree Narayana guru named the Shiva as Sree Sundereshwara by saying that all the people are beautiful, the place is beautiful thus named Lord Shiva as Sree Sunderehwara in this temple. This temple was built on March 16 in the year 1916.

Culture

Kannur has got a vibrant and rich political history. It also has got an illustrious history in social revolutions.

Darsan Info

The Sundareswara Temple is open from 5 AM to 12 noon and from 5:30 PM to 8 PM

Darsan Dresscode

At Sundareswara Temple, Kerala traditional attire is preferred

Famous Festival

March - Annual Festival

April - Annual Festival

Temple Rituals

Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Sundareswara (God of Beauty). The Sundareswara Temple is open to all irrespective of their caste or religion.

Additional Info

  

Eateries nearby Sundareswara Temple

MVK Restaurant

SM Road, Near Kamala International Hotel, Kannur, Kerala 670001

Phone:0497 276 7192

Raandhal Restaurant

Pamban Madhavan Road, Near AKG Hospital, Talap, Kannur, Kerala 670002

Phone:088911 91919

Aquarius Vegetarian Restaurant

Bus Stand Entrance Bridge, Talap, Kannur, Kerala 670001

Phone:0497 270 0558

 

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