Muzhakkunnu is a village located in the valley of Puralimala (Purali hills) in Kannur District in the Indian state of Kerala. This is a historical place famous from ancient days.

Muzhakkunnu Bhagavathy Temple

Get in

By plane

The nearest airports are Kozhikode and Mangalore. Upcoming Kannur International Airport is just 15 km away.

By road

It is 42 km from both Thalassery and Kannur, and 55 km from Thaliparambu. The route from Thalasserry goes through Koothuparanba towards Mattanur- take a right turn at Uruvachal junction, about 4 km before Mattanur. A ride of 14 km through this road via Thillankerry will take you to Muzhakunnu. The temple is about 200 meters away.

From Kannur move to Mattanur from here to Uliyil (about 9 km). From Uliyil town take a right turn to reach Thillankerry, and then to Muzhakunnu town.

See

• Muzhakkunnu Mridanga shaileswary Temple is one of the most famous Devi (DURGA) temples in Kerala. The lady form of KADHAKALI originated from Muzhakkunnu by Kottayam rajavu. This temple is believed to be the family temple of Veera Pazassirajah. By rail, one can reach the temple either via Kannur or Thalasserry railway station. From Muzhakannu, only road travel is available.
• Parasurama. One among the 108 temples .