Kannancheri Sree Mahaganapathy Temple traces its origins to ancient times, with the legend of its emergence passed down through divination practices such as Swarna Prasnam and Ashtamangalya Prasnam by knowledgeable astrologers. According to this storied history, the temple was once a training center (Kalari Asthanam) for soldiers of Zamori Raja, owned by a Vayanattu Panicker of the Sudra community. In the distant past, four families from Vayali Theru, located on the north-eastern side of Kannancheri, embarked on a journey in search of a better livelihood, carrying with them the idol of their household deity. Arriving in Kannancheri at sunset, they sought advice from the locals and placed more their idol near the existing Goddess Khalurika Bhagavathi. The next morning, as they attempted to retrieve their idol, they were astonished to find it immovable. Recognizing this as a divine sign and captivated by the beauty of the land and the warmth of the locals, they decided to make Kannancheri their permanent home. Performing the necessary rites and rituals, the families eventually moved the Ganapathy idol from its original location and secured it on a finely polished platform now known as Manithara. To the right (south) of the idol, Khalurika Bhagavathy was provided with a seat consisting of a wooden slab on three legs. With substantial financial assistance from Zamori Raja and the timely support of the local community, this family played a pivotal role in constructing the entire temple complex in accordance with prevailing customs and observances.