Vadukunda Shiva Temple

One of the oldest temple in nearby area.located in atop of the hilly area in an isolated place.

Renovation work on final stage.nVery much powerful siva temple...nThe Madai Vadukunda Shiva Temple is believed to have been constructed by “Kolathiri” Kings during medieval period on a plateau land generally known now as “Madai Para” in Madai Village, Kannur Taluk and District of Kerala State. This is situating 22 km north of Kannur, the Headquarters Town. The “Kolathiri” Kingdom is an inherent branch of erstwhile “Mooshaka” Dynasty, which ruled “Ezhimala” empire during 5th to 8th Century. About 1200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, 4 km south of Ezhimala. They constructed castles and temples and established their headquarters on “Madai Para”, a significant plateau land lying at about 150 ft height from the sea level having sight to an extent of 20 km from all sides. Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on “Madai Para” in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of “Swayambhoo” of lord Siva.

One of the oldest and beautiful temple loved it

Siva temple of antiquity on top of Madayippara hill. A local man told me that this temple was destroyed at the time of Tipu Sultan. The temple now undergoes renovation. There is a wide pond nearby and can be seen when we drive along the road.

Hindu Temple at Kannur Madayi Para near Pazhayangadi.The beauty of Madayi Para is this Siva Temple.A small pond is near to temple.