Varakkal Devi Temple, Kozhikode

Varakkal Devi Temple in Kozhikode is considered to be the 108th and the last Devi temple built by Sree Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala. It is believed that Parasurama ploughed this area in order to make Devi (the goddess) appear. The main festival here is the Vavu Bali when thousands congregate to perform the ancestral obsequies. On this day, the sea is found to be surprisingly calm as if facilitating the religious observances.

Temple Timings: 0500 - 1200 hrs and 1730 - 2000 hrs

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 6 km away

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 27 km | Kannur International Airport, about 95 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Westway Hotel

Kannur Road
West Nadakkav
495-2768888

Approximate Distance: 2.26 KM

Hotel

Sea Queen Hotel

Beach Road
495-2361711 2366604, 804, 904, 054, 2361710, 11 to 14
9496593793

Approximate Distance: 4.99 KM

Hotel

Hotel Marina Residency

YMCA Cross Road
495-4062222 4062223, 2762213
8593002060

Approximate Distance: 4.15 KM

Homestay

Aayugaa Traditional Homestay

Nedooli Tharavadu
Eranhikkal
9895744700

Approximate Distance: 4.06 KM

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Location

Latitude: 11.294746, Longitude: 75.762377