Temples and palaces were the ancient galleries for mural paintings in Kerala. One such Temple  which has been attracting a large number of art lovers from all overthe world is the Sri Thodeekalam Siva temple at Kannavam. It has made a remarkable position in the tourist map of Kerala.

The Sri Thodeekalam Siva temple is located about 2 km from Kannavam near Thalasserry on the way to Mananthavadi, Kannur district, north Kerala.This Temple, said to have been constructed 2000 years ago, has the sanctum sanctorum constructed in two-storeys and is rectangular in shape. The outer building and an incomplete Mukhamandapam (portico) in front of the central shrine completes the whole structure.

Since there is no Dwaja Sthamba (Flag post) in front of the temple, there are no long lasting festivals in this temple.

But on the days of ‘Sapthami’ and ‘Ashtami’ in the Malayalam month of ‘Vrishika’, and on Sivarathri (in the Malayalam month of ‘Kumba' ) there are some small festivals.

On the ‘Sapthami’ day of Malayalam month ‘Vishika’, a pair of tender coconut and a traditional umbrella made of pine tree leaf is brought to the temple as a procession. The very next day that is on ‘Ashtami’ the one day festival is celebrated at the temple.

Elephant is restricted in this temple for festivals.

Sri. Nandiar Valli Namboodiripad is the Thantri of the this temple.  The main offerings of this temples are ‘Shankabhishekam’,  ‘Pushpanjali’, ‘Sarpabali’ and ‘Dhara’.

Pooja Timings

· Nada Thurakkal  5.30am

· Abhishekam           5.45am

· Usha Pooja               7.00am

· Ucha Pooja            10.00am

· Deeparadhana      6.45pm

· Athazha Pooja       7.45pm

Pooja Timings are subjected to change depending on sun rise and sun set.