Main Attractions

The Temple is believed to have been installed by “Kolathiri” Kings during medieval period on a plateau land generally known now as “Madai Para” in Madai Village, Kannur Taluk and District of Kerala State.  This is situating 22 km north of Kannur, the Head Quarter Town.  The “Kolathiri” Kingdom is an inherent branch of erstwhile “Mooshaka” Dynasty, which ruled “Ezhimala” empire during 5th to 8th Century.  The remnants of castles and shrines constructed by the kings of “Mooshaka” Empire in and around Ezhimala, which is now the Head Quarter of Naval Academy established by Govt. of India in 1980 on the shore of Arabian Sea, even now visibly seen in the premises will speak out the richness of old heritage left out by the then rulers. About 1200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, 4 km south of Ezhimala.  They constructed castles and temples and established their head quarters on “Madai Para”, a significant plateau land lying at about 150 ft height from the sea level having sight to an extent of 20 km from all sides.  Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on “Madai Para” in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of “Swayambhoo” of lord Siva.

Stages of Renovation of Temple after it was ruined by invaders of  Tippu Sultan (1780-1800 period)

1970's

1980's

1990's

2000's