Hindu temple in Kerala, India
| Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple | |
|---|---|
 Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Kshetram | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kannur |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Festivals | Pooram, Kalasham |
| Governing body | Malabar Devaswom Board[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Chirakkal, Valapattanam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location within Kerala | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°55′28.67″N 75°21′10.95″E / 11.9246306°N 75.3530417°E / 11.9246306; 75.3530417 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Parashurama, Chirakkal Kingdom |
| Temple(s) | 4 Sanctums |
Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, Bhadrakali Shrine located near Valapattanam river, is the family shrine of Chirakkal Royal Family. The deity of the shrine is the fierce form of Bhadrakali. Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy is considered as the mother of the ancient martial art Kalarippayattu and hence the name. The shrine is administered by Malabar Devaswom Board and classified as Category A Temple of the board. Kalarivathukkal has come from the word Kalari Vaatilkal.[1]
- ^ a b "Temples under Malabar Devaswam Board, Division : Thalassery" (PDF). Malabar Devaswam Board. Retrieved 10 August 2013.