Kalarivathukkal Temple

Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, Bhadrakali Shrine located near Valapattanam river, is the family shrine of Chirakkal Royal Family. The deity of the shrine is the fierce form of Bhadrakali. Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy is considered as the mother of the ancient martial art Kalarippayattu and hence the name. The shrine is administered by Malabar Devaswom Board and classified as Category A Temple of the board. Kalarivathukkal has come from the word Kalari Vaatilkal.

Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple
Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Kshetram
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKannur
DeityBhadrakali
FestivalsPooram, Kalasham
Governing bodyMalabar Devaswom Board
Location
LocationChirakkal, Valapattanam
StateKerala
CountryIndia
Location within Kerala
Geographic coordinates11°55′28.67″N 75°21′10.95″E
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
CreatorParashurama, Chirakkal Kingdom
Temple(s)4 Sanctums
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