Kalarivathukkal Temple
| Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple | |
|---|---|
Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Kshetram | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kannur |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Festivals | Pooram, Kalasham |
| Governing body | Malabar Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Chirakkal, Valapattanam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°55′28.67″N 75°21′10.95″E / 11.9246306°N 75.3530417°E / 11.9246306; 75.3530417 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Parashurama, Chirakkal Kingdom |
| Temple(s) | 4 Sanctums |
Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, Bhadrakali Shrine located near Valapattanam river. 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.
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