Lokanarkavu Temple
| Lokanarkavu Temple | |
|---|---|
ലോകനാർകാവ് ക്ഷേത്രം | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Deity | Durga |
| Festivals | Vrischikam Utsavam, Meenam Utsavam, Navaratri |
| Governing body | Malabar Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Memunda, Vatakara |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°35′53″N 75°37′11″E / 11.598081°N 75.619655°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Completed | Records indicate the temple to be 1500 years old |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 43.21 m (142 ft) |
| Website | |
| https://lokanarkavutemple.org/ | |
Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga devi situated in Memunda, 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District, North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India. Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove). The closest railway station is at Vatakara, which is 5 km from temple. The nearest airport is Kannur airport which is 54 km away.
Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple isdedicated to goddess Durga.