Shiva (Rajarajeshwara) temple · Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India
Rajarajeshwara Temple at Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala, is a Hindu temple to Shiva and one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala, the Deccan Chronicle notes.
Faith & Tradition
By temple custom, women are not allowed inside before the athazha puja (the night worship), the Times of India reported.
The temple drew national attention after former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa visited in 2001 on an astrologer's advice; temple officials said visitor numbers grew greatly afterwards, the Times of India and Deccan Chronicle reported.
Heritage
In April 2026 Anant Ambani visited the temple and contributed towards ongoing renovation work, CNBC-TV18 reported.
Plan Your Visit
Follow the temple's entry customs, including the timing rule for women devotees. Confirm darshan hours with the temple office before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
The temple is at Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala.
Location: Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India
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Questions
At Taliparamba in Kannur district, Kerala.
Shiva, as Rajarajeshwara.
By custom, women may enter only after the athazha (night) puja, the Times of India reported.
Yes, according to the Deccan Chronicle.
Its profile rose after J. Jayalalithaa's visit in 2001, temple officials said.
Further reading: Rajarajeshwara Temple, Taliparamba on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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