The Kadalayi Sree Krishna Temple, situated in Chirakkal at Kannur, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Legend says that the idol of Lord Vishnu at Kadalayi is consecrated by Sathyabhama, the consort of Lord Krishna some 5,000 years ago. The annual festival of this temple begins with Kodiyettam (ceremonial flag hoisting) on 15th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (January) and ends on 22nd Makaram with the holy bath (arattu).
Ashtami Rohini, Guruvayoor Ekadashi and the Mandala Pooja are also celebrated here.
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple History:
The temple is associated with a number of legends in the Puranas. The main idol lord Vishnu is incarnated here as an idol worshipped by Sathyabama who was the consort of Lord Krishna in Dwaraka as mentioned in the Mahabharata. It is believed that Satyabhama, while praying the idol of Maha Vishnu and performing pooja failed to notice that her husband was standing next to her. Frustrated by this, he kicked off the idol from its location. The idol was then found in the deep sea with its right end side broken. Somehow the idol was brought to Dwaraka accidentally by a fisherman. During that time, Kolathiri Raja was the major ruling king. At that time the king who had already constructed a temple in the Kadalayi village which is 6 km away from north Paravur was searching for a perfect idol. The idol was taken to astrologist and was given positive inputs that resulted in the Kadalayi temple. Though the temple is located in Chirakkal the temple is famous by its old name called Kadalayi.
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple Puja Schedule:
Ganapathy Homam 6:00 AM
Usha Pooja 7:00 AM
Sheeveli 8:00 AM
Ucha Pooja 10:00 AM
Sheeveli 11:00 AM
Nada remains open till 1:00 PM
Nada opens 5:00 PM
Deeparadhana 6:00 PM
Athazha Pooja 7:00 PM
Sheeveli 8:00 PM
Nada closes 8:30 PM
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple Events:
Kuchela Dinam
Nelluvai Ekadashi
Thiruvathira
Thrikarthika
Vaikkathashtami
Thriprayar Ekadashi
Deepavali
Mandalakalam
Guruvayur Ekadashi
Sreekrishna Jayanthi
Navarathri Mahothsavam
Mannarashala Ayilyam
Vinayaka Chathurthi
Thiruvonam
Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali
Karkkidaka vavu
Gurupurnima
Ramayana Masarambam
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple Festivals:
The main festival concerned with the temple includes different types of Kalasham that are rarely followed by other temples in the state. The shudhi Kalasham focus on taking away all the impurities and is hosted for 5 days starting from 27th January every year. The Naveekarana Kalasham concentrates on the reincarnations and is hosted from February 8th to 21st annually. On completion of the above-mentioned kalashams, follows the festive mood with different fireworks and crackers indicating the full satisfaction of the deities of the temple.
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple Dress Code:
For Men: Dhoti or Mundu without shirts or banyan
For Women’s: Saree and Pavada are allowed. (Salvar sets and modern dresses are not allowed)
Note:
How to Reach Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple:
By Air
The nearest airport to Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple is Cochin International Airport which is 113 km away.
By Rail:
The nearest Railway station is Tirur which is just 7 km from the temple.
By Road:
Tirur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Kadalayi Sri Krishna Temple Address:
Kadalayi Sree Krishna Temple
(po) Kannur
Kerala – 670011
Ph: 04972778807