Sree Thrikkaipatta Temple in Kozhikode was concealed by dense vegetation until excavation work, prompted by local intuitions, was initiated two decades ago. During the excavation, remnants such as damaged idols, plinths of Sreekovils, peeddas, and omakkals of pillars were unearthed. Though some elderly residents recalled stories passed down by their grandparents about a significant shrine at the site, detailed historical information was lacking. Determined locals, particularly enthusiastic youths and devotees, diligently sought information about the temple's history, but no records were found. The debris and findings from the excavation underwent meticulous study and analysis with the guidance of renowned historians and archaeologists, including Dr MGS Narayanan and Dr
more MR Raghava Warriar. Their expert opinions suggested that the damaged idol discovered at the site dates back more than 1400 years. Dr MG Sasibhooshan is currently conducting a comprehensive study on various aspects of the shrine. Despite remaining non-worshipped for centuries, the local community is keenly aware of the divine energy (deva Chaitanya) pervading the area. Numerous instances of mysterious and miraculous activities attributed to Thrikkaippatta Devan have influenced the daily lives of the people in the region. This collective desire to restore and revive the temple's former glory led to extensive Astro-Thantrik consultations. As a result, the idol retrieved from the site was temporarily installed in a shed (Balalayam), where devotees now worship. In response to this initiative, two committees were established one focused on Reconstruction and Renovation and the other dedicated to the day-to-day maintenance of the temple.