Tali Shiva Temple
Tali Shiva Temple or Tali Mahakshetram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, situated in the heart of the Kozhikode city, Kerala. The temple was built in the 14th Century by Zamorin of Calicut.[1][2]
| Thali Shiva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Front view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kozhikode district |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Palayam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  |
  Location of Temple | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11.247740°N 75.787338°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | (Kerala style) |
| Website | |
| http://www.calicuttalimahakshetra.com/ | |
History
Tali temple is one of the oldest temples in Kozhikode. The temple was built by Swamy Thirumulapad. The founding and prosperity of Kozhikode city is closely linked with the sanctity of this ancient temple. It is believed that the lingam in the sanctum of the Temple was installed towards the end of Dvapara Yuga by Sri. Parasurama. The posture in the sanctum is that of Umamaheswara. Though this divine power existed from time immemorial, the attention of the citizens of Kozhikode was (bestowed on the temple) only by about 1500 years ago. Later on the temple reached its zenith during the rule of the Zamorin of Calicut, who had the prestigious title Sailabdheswara. The temple to its present state was built in the 14th century.[3]
References
- "Tali Temple, Revathy Pattathanam, Kozhikode, Kerala, India". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- "Calicuttalimahakshetram". Pooja Time. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- "History".