The temple is situated in Koyilandi Municipality of Kozhikode District off the Koilandy - Vadakara route. Today the main deity worshipped here is Goddess Bhadrakali but legend says that it was Lord Siva who was consecrated here a long time ago. The Lord is consecrated with the Sapthamathrukkal (They are seven Goddesses associated with Lord Siva- Brahmaani, Vaishnavi, Maheswari, Kaumari, Varaahi, Indrani and Chamundi). Goddess Bhadrakali is consecrated facing the north while Lord Siva faces the east. The priests who perform the Poojas here are Pitaras. Brahmins do it only on three days a year. Toddy and meat are also offered to the deities here. Goddess Bhadrakali more is worshipped as Kannaki in this temple. The devotees believe that the Goddess was brought here from Porkili on the sword named Nandakam. A female elephant is used when this sword is taken out in a ceremonial procession. It is pertinent to note that this female elephant is given by the Muslim community of this place. Lord Ayyappa and Lord Ganapathy are also consecrated here. The most important offering here is Vattalam Guruthy. It is believed that there used to be a trial for truth conducted in the temple. There is also the belief that the Kolla Varsham (Malayalam Calendar) was started in association with the consecration of Lord Siva in this temple. Today the temple is under the management of HR&CE.