Umamaheswara Temple Kayalam in Kozhikode

Umamaheswara Temple Kayalam is 10.6 km from  Calicut Medical College. The principal deity is Umamaheshwara.

History

It is an ancient temple and could be more than 200 years old, according to people in the area. Not many details are known. The temple has become increasingly sought-after by devotees in recent times. If someone has more information on the history, please leave a comment.

Deities

The sreekovil of Umamaheshwara Temple Kayalam faces east. The sanctum of Durga Devi and Bhadrakali stands right opposite and has entrances to the east and west. Elsewhere there are pratishtas of Ganapathy and Sri Subramnyam. 

Umamaheshwara

Architecture of Umamaheshwara Temple Kayalam

Umamaheshwara Temple Kayalam has a traditional Kerala architectural style. The roof is sloping with red clay tiles. The temple has a rectangular shape with walls on all four sides. The sreekovil is an independent structure, detached from the other structures of the temple complex. The Sreekovil has Dwarapalakas carved on both sides of the entrance. Only the main and second priests are allowed to enter Sreekovil.

The sreekovil is enclosed in a rectangular structure called the Chuttambalam. The temple has a well in the north-east of the chuttambalam. The priests make use of water from the well for the temple rituals and preparation of nivedyam.

Poo jas and Offerings

The temple offers many poojas and vazhipadus. Umamaheshwara Pooja is very popular among the devotees. Shiva and Parvati are the deities of this pooja. The celestial couple has an admirable marital accord. Their blessings reinforce the relationship between husband and wife and add to the conjugal happiness. The cost for the pooja is Rs 300. Ganapati Homam will set you back by Rs.150.