Lokanarkavu, also known as LOKAMALAYARKAVU, is a temple village located in the Memunda area within the Villiappally village, Vadakara Taluk of Kozhikode District. Situated approximately 5 kilometers east of Vadakara town, the temple complex is easily accessible via road. What sets Lokanarkavu apart is its distinctive arrangement of three principal deities, each housed in separate temples within the compound. These temples have their own sanctum sanctorum, outer sanctum, rituals, and festivals. The deities worshiped here are Vishnu, Parasakthi, and Siva, ordered chronologically according to their age. The Vishnu temple, in its present form, dates back around 2000 years, while the Bhagawathi temple is believed to be approximately 1300 more to 1500 years old. The Siva temple, on the other hand, is relatively newer, with an age of approximately 400 years. The oldest of the three temples, the Vishnu temple. What makes this temple truly exceptional and rare is the unique position of the Vishnu idol, with its right foot placed forward. According to belief, this idol was sanctified and enshrined by none other than Lord Parasurama. Initially, the temple was managed by the Kamukara Bhramins, who hailed from Tulu/North Canara. It thrived as the sole temple in the area, boasting its own pond, oottupura (dining hall), and koothambalam (performance space). As time went on, a Goddess Bhagavathi temple was built adjacent to the Vishnu temple. Consequently, the significance of the Vishnu temple diminished. There is a well-known saying that when a Parasakthi temple is erected next to a temple dedicated to another deity, the importance of the latter dwindles. Recognizing the affluence and loyalty of the founders of the Bhagavathi temple to their mother Goddess, along with their sincerity in performing temple rituals, the Kamukara Brahmins, who were the administrators of the Vishnu temple, handed over the administration, including both movable and immovable properties, to the 'migrant Nagariks' for the operation of the Vishnu temple. Eventually, the Kamukara Brahmins departed from the area. Thus, only two temples remained, and the "Nagariks" managed them with great enthusiasm and delight.
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THE TEMPLE OPENS AT 5:00 AM
5:00 AM:
Nada Thurakkal
6:00 AM:
Usha Pooja
10:45 AM:
Ucha Pooja
TEMPLE CLOSES AT 11:00 AM
TEMPLE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 11:00 AM AND 5:00 PM
TEMPLE OPENS AT 5:00 PM
6:30 PM:
Deeparadhana
TEMPLE CLOSES AT 8:00 PM