There are no errors in the posting. The so called first error is in the
compilation by me. Perhaps it was not read by Mr. Rajaram in his hurriedness.
The so called 2nd error is not error, it can be an addition in the response.
Perhaps Mr. Rajaram, as usual does not bring proper meaning.
It is not known how Mr. APS Mani thanks for the updates. He can thank for the
just one addition.
Gopalakrishnan
On Thursday 4 September, 2025 at 03:58:07 pm IST, APS Mani
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks for the updates. Mani
On Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]>
wrote:
Write up has 2 errors: 1 The Tali Shiva Temple in Kozhikode, Kerala, is
believed to have ancient origins, with the Jyothirlingam in its sanctum
sanctorum said to have been installed by Saint Parasurama. While the temple's
true age is debated, the present structure was built in the 14th century by the
Zamorins of Calicut and features traditional Kerala-style architecture. The
temple was later destroyed by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century but was renovated
in 1964. Origins and Legend
- The Tali Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kozhikode, with the
presiding deity, Lord Shiva, present as a self-manifested lingam.
- Legend states that Saint Parasurama installed this lingam at the end of
the Dvapara Yuga. [Kerala tourism}
2 The oldest shivalingam carbon dated in excavation and in
temples show that Gudi Mallan Lingam is 300 BCE. And this temple was built only
in 1400 AD KR IRS 4925
On Thu, 4 Sept 2025 at 11:52, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty
<[email protected]> wrote:
TALIMAHA KSHETRAM-KOZHIKKODE-
NORTHKERALA- COMPILED
Dear friends,
Wish you alla very happy Onam 2025. Thiruvonam is tomorrow. Today is first Onam.
Tali Shiva Temple is considered to be the oldest temple inKozhikode district
and is built by the Zamorin King of Kozhikode, SwamyThirumulpad within his
palace complex. According to legends, the Tali templeoriginally belongs to 50
Namboothiri families and it has a history that datesback to the 14th century.
This temple features great woodworks combined with lateriteto form amazing wall
paintings and wooden roof carvings and is an outstandingexample of the Kerala
style of architecture.
Legends also say that Saint Parasurama who is the incarnationof Lord Vishnu
used to worship Lord Shiva at this temple. The temple host theannual seven days
long cultural and intellectual event known as Revathi Pattathanam everyyear in
the months of October to November, during which the selected scholarsare
conferred with the title Bhatta along with a panakizhi (sachet of money).
There is specialty with Ganapathi homam performed in thistemple. The priest
stand and perform homam. It is believed the Maha Ganapathi raises his headto
hand level of the priest to receivethe homam.
I was Divisional Engineer Telecom from 1996-1998 in CalicutTelecom. My
residence was close to the temple. I often visited this temple atthat time.
Hope a divine reading
Gopalakrishnan 3-5-2025
Introduction
Tali Shiva Temple or Tali Mahakshetram is dedicated to thedeity Shiva. The
temple is situated inthe heart of the Kozhikode city, Kerala. The temple was
built in the 14thcentury by Zamorin of Calicut. The Tali Shiva Temple remains
not only a placeof worship but also a symbol of Kozhikode's rich cultural and
spiritualheritage. Its timeless beauty, profound history, and vibrant
traditions make ita must-visit destination for devotees and history enthusiasts
alike.
Legend
The Tali Temple is believed to have been constructed at theend of Dwaparayuga
and is the oldest temple in Kozhikode. It is believed thatthe Tali Temple is
constructed by Saint Parasurama, an incarnation of LordVishnu.
History
Tali Temple was originally a small temple that belonged to 50Namboothiri
families in the village of Tali and it gained importance 1500 yearsago. Later
the Zamorins of Kozhikode executed the Namboothiri families and tookover the
temple. They were also known as Sailabdheswara, meaning the lord ofthe mountain
and the sea.
Swamy Thirumulpad, a Zamorin of Kozhikode made the templewithin his palace
complex. Later, another Zamorin named, Manavikraman renovated thetemple and
gave it its present structure.
But in the 18th century, during Tipu Sultan’s conquest ofMalabar, this temple
was almost damaged and again was renovated in 1964.
The people of Kozhikode still believes that the temple hasbrought richness to
Kozhikode.
Speciality :
The Tali Temple is a historically significant temple withnumerous deities.
The sanctum of the temple is two-storeyed and is in the formof a chariot which
is decorated with mural paintings.
The large walls of the temple are built in the form of anelephant belly.
The temple complex is adorned with fine granite sculpturesthat portray
different stories from the Puranas. Sculptures of birds andanimals are also
found here.
Architecture
The temple is built in traditional Kerala architecturalstyle. The two-storied
sanctum-sanctorum is in the shape of a chariot. It isadorned with murals and
granite sculptures of Shiva’s retinue.
About deities in thetemple
The sanctumof the temple contains a Jyotirlinga.
The inner prakaram ofthe Tali Temple in Kozhikode has Umamaheswara, Tali
Ganapathy, Thevarathil Ganapathy andTirumanthamkunnu Bhagavathy. While the
outer prakaram of the temple havedeities of Lord Ayyappa,Thevarathil Bhagavathy
and Lord Naga.
There is aseparate temple for Lord Vishnu within the Tali Temple complex and it
also hasits own Dwajastambam.
The Vishnu Temple in Tali Temple complex has the idol of SreeValayanad
Bhagavati.
At the southern part of the Vishnu Temple, there is anothersmall temple
dedicated to NarasimhaMoorthy. And the northern part of the temple has the
Eranjipuram.
The main temple has four main parts, namely the entrancetower, Anakottil, Deepa
sthambam and flag mast before entering the temple
To sum up
Deities
Main deities
• Shivan • Sri Krishnan • Narasimhamoorthy
Thali Maha Kshetramsub-deities
Tali Ganapathy-Thevarathil Ganapathy
Thrumandhakunnu Bhagavathy
Sree Krishna-Thevarathil Bhagavathy
Ayyappa-Vishnu-Nagam
Sree Valayanad Bhagavati
Poojas and worship
The Jyotir linga idolis worshipped as that of Umamaheswara bhavam. 5 of the
12 Jyotirlingas are located in and around Pune in Maharashtra.The Tali Temple
in Kozhikode has three daily poojas (worshipservices): the Namaskaram (early
morning), the Uchakkalam (mid-day), andthe Deeparadhana (evening), with
specific timings for these pujas oftenaligning with the general temple opening
and closing hours.
Here is a breakdown of the daily poojas:
1. Namaskaram: This is the early morning poojaservice, which occurs when the
temple first opens in the morning, around 4:30a.m.
2. Uchakkalam: This mid-day pooja typicallytakes place around noon.
3. Deeparadhana: This is the evening pooja,which concludes as the temple
closes for the day, usually around 8:30 p.m.
Festivals :
Revathi Pattathanam is the most prominent festivalcelebrated in Tali Temple. It
is an annual seven days long congregation ofscholars which is held under the
supervision of Zamorins. This cultural event starts on the Revathy asterism in
the Malayalam month ofThulam which falls between the months of October and
November and hence thename
This festival isbelieved to have been started by the Zamorin as a penance for
killing theNamboothiris in Tali. The selected scholars are conferred with
thetitle Bhatta along with a panakizhi (sachet of money).
The Tali Temple in Kozhikode celebrates an annual eight-day festival in
theMalayalam month of Medam (April) that starts with flag hoisting inthe Shiva
and Krishna temples and ends with an Arattu in the chira close to thetemple.
This chira and premises have been renovated recently.
The temple also celebrates the Prathishta festival in the Malayalam monthof
Mithunam that falls between the months of June and July.
Maha Sivarathri is celebrated on large scale. Ashtami Rohini and Narasimha
Jayanthi are also celebrated in this temple
Offerings
List of offerings can be lookedfrom the display near offerings temple. The list
is very large to differentdeities and not included here
Timings
4:30 Am to 11 Am. 5 PM to 8:30 Pm.
Dress Code :
Devotees are requested to wear traditional wear whilevisiting the Tali Temple.
Jeans and western dress are strictlyprohibited inside the temple. Men are not
allowed to wear shirts whileentering the Tali Temple. But instead of a shirt,
they can drape a Veshti.
How to Reach KozhikodeTemple? :
By Air - Calicut International Airport is the nearestairport to Tali Temple
which is situated at a distance of 21 Km. On reaching the airport, one canhire
a taxi, bus or autorickshaw to reach the temple.
By Rail - Calicut Railway Station is the nearestrailway station to Tali
Temple which is just 1 Km away.
By Road - Calicut BusStation is the nearest bus station to Tali Temple which
is just 1 Km away.
Address of the temple
Tali Maha Kshetram Chalappuram( PO ) , Kozhikode Pin 67300204952703610.
Administration
This was the family temple of the Zamorins who had ruledKozhikode. Although the
temple is now under Malabar Devaswom, the Zamorin isthe managing trustee.
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