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Lokanarkavu Temple
Hindu temple in Kerala, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga devi situated in Memunda, 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India. Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove). The closest railway station is at Vatakara, which is 5 km from temple. The nearest airport is Kannur airport which is 54 km away.
Lokanarkavu Temple | |
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ലോകനാർകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Kozhikode |
Deity | Durga |
Festivals | Vrischikam Utsavam, Meenam Utsavam, Navaratri |
Governing body | Malabar Devaswom Board |
Location | |
Location | Memunda, Vatakara |
State | Kerala |
Country | ![]() |
Geographic coordinates | 11.598081°N 75.619655°E / 11.598081; 75.619655 |
Architecture | |
Type | Traditional Kerala style |
Completed | Records indicate the temple to be 1500 years old |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 43.21 m (142 ft) |
Website | |
https://lokanarkavutemple.org/ |
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple isdedicated to goddess Durga.