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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Thalikkunnu Shiva Temple<br />
| image = Thalikunnu Shiva Temple.jpg<br />
| alt =<br />
| caption = View of Temple<br />
| map_type = Kerala<br />
| map_caption = Location of Temple<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|11.2374815|75.8094068|type:landmark|display=inline}}<br />
| native_name = തളിക്കുന്നു ശിവ ക്ഷേത്രം<br />
| country = {{Flag|India}}<br />
| state = [[Kerala]]<br />
| district = [[Kozhikode district]]<br />
| locale = [[Mankavu]]<br />
| elevation_m =<br />
| deity = [[Shiva]]<br />
| festivals = [[Maha Shivaratri]]<br />
| architecture = ([[Architecture of Kerala|Kerala style]])<br />
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| inscriptions =<br />
| year_completed = Not Known<br />
| website = [http://thalikunnumahasivatemple.in/ www.thalikunnumahasivatemple.in]<br />
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'''Thalikkunu Shiva Temple''' dedicated to [[Shiva]], is situated in [[Mankavu|Mankave]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.templefinder.in/details/46556/thalikkunu-shiva-temple-kozhikode-kerala|title=Temple finder - Thalikkunu Shiva Temple, Kerala, Kozhikode|author=Temple finder|work=templefinder.in}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
Thalikkunu Shiva Temple is one of the oldest temples of [[Malabar region|Malabar]]. This temple has been attacked many times. Currently the Temple is under His Highness [[Zamorin of Calicut]].{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}. Thali, Thiruvannur, Varackal, Puthur, Govindapuram etc. are other important temples in the town of Kozhikode as well as those nearby were completely destroyed as a result of Tipu's military operations. Some of them were reconstructed by the Zamorin after he returned following the defeat of Tipu Sultan in Sreerangapatanam and the Treaty of 1792.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voiceofdharma.org/books/tipu/ch02.htm|title=RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE OF TIPU SULTAN|author=LATE P.C.N. RAJA}}</ref> According to the Malabar Gazetteer, the following important temples were destroyed by Tippu's Army. Tali Mahadeva Temple, Kozhikode. Sree Valayanadu Bhagavathy Temple, Govindapuram, Calicut. Tiruvannur Siva Temple, Kozhikode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindi.speakingtree.in/spiritual-blogs/seekers/faith-and-rituals/temple-destroyed-by-tippu-sultan/comment?sort=old|title=Speaking Tree.in}}</ref><br />
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== Location ==<br />
Thalikkunu Shiva Temple is located in [[Mankavu|Mankave]], Kozhikode, Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kozhikodecitypolice.org/kozhikodecitypolice/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=103|title=Official Website Of Calicicut City Police}}</ref> The temple is four kilometers from [[Kozhikode Railway Station]] and five kilometers from private and [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] bus stands.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}<br />
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== Festivals and Celebrations ==<br />
The most important is the Maha Shivaratri which is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Maagha as per Amavasya-ant month calculation. As per Poornima-ant month calculation, the day is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Hindu calendar month Phalguna which falls in February or March as per the Gregorian calendar. Of the twelve Shivaratris in the year, the Maha Shivarathri is the most holy. The Maha Shivaratri is Celebrated in grand every year. The celebration included Kazcha Sheeveli accompanied with Elephant, Chuttu Vilakku, Vilakinezhunallippu, Niramala, Maha Ganapati Homam etc.<br />
Cultural programs of Children are also conducted along with Prasadam distribution and Annadanam (Lunch) to all the devotees. Year by year the temple is gaining more devotees and developments for a peace and Safe pilgrimage.<br />
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== Temple Structure ==<br />
Temples main sanctum is square in shape facing East. The idol if Lord Shiva is in the form of Linga and decorated with silver crescent. In from of the main temple there is Namskaramandapam with the idol of Nandi on it. On the South West corner is the sanctum of Lord Ganapati and Lord Ayyappa. The is one well which is used for temple purpose only inside the complex. Outside is surrounded with pradikshana vazhi and a big banyan tree with idols of Nagam at the outer South West Corner. There is entry way at all the four sided of the temple complex with road access also from the four sides. However as the temple is facing East, the east entrance is used mainly.<br />
== Other Deities ==<br />
Lord Ganapathi and Lord Ayyappa are worshiped inside the Ullambalam (inner temple) and Nagaraja is worshiped outside besides a big Banyan Tree.<br />
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== Pooja Offerings ==<br />
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Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Poojas.jpg|Pooja List<br />
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== Renovations and Developments ==<br />
Currently the temple is undergoing renovations and developments under the supervision of the Temple development committee and the Devasom. The main temple was renovated some years back and currently the Chuttambalam is under construction which is likely to be completed soon. The inside pradakshinavari is paving with stone and the Namaskara Mandapam in also having a new face.<br />
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==Photo gallery==<br />
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Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Front Side.jpg|Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Front Side<br />
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Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Vazhipadu.jpg|Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Vazhipadu List<br />
Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Sri Kovil Front.JPG|Thalikkunu Shiva Temple Sri Kovil Front View<br />
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Thalikunnu Shiva temple Front View.jpg|Thalikunnu Shiva temple Front View<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Full View.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Full View<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Side.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Side<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Steps.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Steps<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Melam.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Melam<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Distant.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Distant<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Sreekovil.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Sreekovil<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Procession.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Procession<br />
Thalikunnu shiva temple Vilakku.jpg|Thalikunnu shiva temple Vilakku<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Vadakkunnathan Temple]]<br />
* [[List of Hindu temples in Kerala]]<br />
* [[List of Shiva temples in India]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Kozhikode district]]<br />
[[Category:Shiva temples in Kerala]]</div>->Kishorevazhuthakad