Lokanarkavu Temple

The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess Bhadrakaali has great historical importance as Thacholi Othenan, the legendary martial hero of Kerala, used to worship here every day.

This is the only temple where a peculiar folk dance called Thacholikali is presented during festivals. The dance, performed during the festival resembles the martial art Kalarippayattu. Even today, all Kalarippayattu artists seek the blessings of the deity before their debut.

Velliyamkallu

The verdant landscape with a beauty of its own, holds aloft a sparkling waterfalls. Trekkers are naturally attracted here.

Vadakara is known as the birth place of Thacholi Othenan - the legendary hero of the Vadakkanpattu (ballads of North Malabar), Vadakara boasts a great martial tradition and was a flourishing trade and commerce centre in ancient times.

There is a ruined fort in the town. Vatakara was the scene of many exploits of Thacholi Othenan, the hero of the ballads of north Malabar. A cattle fair is also held during February at Vatakara.

 The Marakars were admirals of Zamorines, who valiantly resisted the Portuguese on the high seas. Kunhali Marakars built a fort on the southern bank of the Moorad river, which was subsequently completely destroyed by Portuguese with the help of Zamorins for various reasons. The place is known today as Kottakkal. It is 46 km. North of Kozhikode. A small hut that belonged to Kunhali Marakkar with collections of ancient swords, cannonballs and knives can be seen here.

 Situated near the Payam Kuttimala,in Memunda, Siddasrama is a spiritual centre. Siddasramam has branches in Kerala as well as outside Kerala.

This temple is located near to Chorode Railway Overbridge. The main deities are Ganapathy and siva, there is also one more temple associated with this main temple called the Bhagavathy Temple. The main deitie in this temple is Bhagavathy also known as Bhadrakali accompanied with the Naga Raja and Naga Rani. There will be a festival in third week of every January for more than three days.

 A massive rock, Velliyamkallu associated with the valiant Kunhali Marakkar is located 13 km. off Payyoli Beach. The rock though much dreaded by navigators was safe ground for the Marakar to attack the invading Portuguese. The fisher folk look at it with awe and fear. However, it is worth exploring to see the beautiful figures nature has engraved on it. It was on this rock that Marakars killed the whole crew of a ship belonging to the Portuguese.

Sand Banks is a famous beach which supplements the seaside beauty of Vatakara. This beach where Kottakkal puzha reaches the sea is a stunningly beautiful beach. There is a Bungalow of Birla opposite to the sandbanks beach. There are buses plying to the beach every five minutes from Vatakara.

 Located between Madapally College and Kannokkara on NH 17, Shivapuram is a fairly old temple now under renovation and construction. Please visit Shivapuram blog for more information.

Located in the heart of the town near the old bus stand, the temple is known for its festival called Thera. Thera is spread over three days starting on the next day of Vishu. The temple has 3 deities - Bhagavathy, Kali and Unnipranthan.

 About one km in the east side of the new bus stand. Thacholi tharavadu (the original thacholi family home) is still preserved and the birth anniversary of thacholi othenan is celebrated here.

Situated in a small beautiful village named edacheri. It is about 10km away from vadakara town.

Situated in Vatakara beach near Chorode Gramapanchayath. Originally, the temple was within Valiyavettil house which is more than 800 years old. Annual festival is held in the month of Feb.