Places of Interest

The rare life-size 1.83 metres tall, emerald Nataraja statue that remains covered in sandal paste throughout the year is unveiled for just one day in December on the Arudhra darshanam day. To witness this sacred event, thousands for pilgrims come from all over the country.

The temple tower soars into the sky in all its grandeur. The broad pathways and arcades, the tanks and other structures inside the temple compound take you back in time.



Erwadi (80 kms): The tomb of Sultan Ibrahim Syed Aulia who came from Arabia via Cannanore is about 800 years old. Pilgrims visit it from Sri Lanka, Malaysia. and Singapore. The Sandanakoodu festival is held in honour of this Muslim saint.

Uppoor (85 kms): There is a Vinayagar temple at this place. It is said that Lord Rama worshipped the Vinayagar here on his way to Lanka.