Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur

Hanuman, with Rama temple · Alathiyur, near Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala, India

The Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, also called Alathiyur Perumthrikkovil or Hanuman Kavu, is a Hindu temple at Alathiyur near Tirur in Malappuram district, Kerala. It is best known as a Hanuman temple, though the main sanctum is dedicated to Rama.

Wikipedia places it between the Ponnani River and the Bharathappuzha. Kerala Tourism lists Rama and Bharatha as the chief deities, with Lakshmana, Ganapathi, Mahavishnu, Bhagavathi and Ayyappa also worshipped.

By the HinduTone Editorial Team · Last reviewed 1 November 2026. Editorial policy & corrections

Faith & Tradition

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Religious Significance of Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur

According to Wikipedia, the Hanuman image, about three feet tall, stands with folded hands and leans left as if listening to Rama; Kerala Tourism also describes Hanuman leaning slightly left beside the Rama shrine. A tradition reported by Wikipedia says Rama gave Hanuman instructions here before the journey to Lanka, with Lakshmana standing apart.

A commemorative platform in the southwest has a sand mound and a granite pedestal. Devotees leap over the stone, which represents Hanuman's leap across the ocean. Both sources report the belief that this brings good health and prosperity. Palpayasam is offered to Rama and aval (flattened rice) to Hanuman, per Wikipedia.

Heritage

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History of Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur

Both Wikipedia and Kerala Tourism report the tradition that Sage Vasishtha installed Hanuman here, and Kerala Tourism says the site dates back over 3,000 years. Wikipedia's own dates for this tradition are inconsistent, so the age is not verified.

Wikipedia says the temple was held successively by the Alathiyur village Nambudiri clan, the King of Vettathunad and the Samuthiri (Zamorin) of Kozhikode. It is now run by a trust under the Malabar Devaswom Board with the Samuthiri as Chief Trustee. Kerala Tourism gives a similar account of Grama Namboodiri, Vattath Raja and the Zamorin.

Architecture and sacred features

Wikipedia describes a two-storey granite sanctum with copper-covered floors and a golden dome. The Rama image is about five feet tall, four-armed, in black stone covered in panchaloha, facing east; there is no Sita shrine. Hanuman has a separate shrine on the south side. Murals depict Ramayana scenes.

The temple faces east, with a temple tank north of the gopuram where devotees bathe before entering. A Lakshmana shrine lies on the north, a Ganesha shrine on the south and Naga shrines at the back. Wikipedia notes there is no flagstaff because no flag-hoisting festival is held.

Plan Your Visit

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Darshan and Visitor Information

Wikipedia notes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are considered auspicious for Hanuman and that Karkidakam, the Ramayana month, is usually crowded. Timings were not given by the sources opened, so confirm with the temple. Follow the temple's customs and the instructions of its staff.

Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Trust under the Malabar Devaswom Board; Samuthiri as Chief Trustee before travelling. Last reviewed 1 November 2026.

Sacred Calendar

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Festivals at Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur

Thulam festival

Karkidakam (Ramayana month)

February festival

Location

How to Reach Alathiyur Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur

Wikipedia says the nearest railway station is about 7 km away and the nearest airport is at Kozhikode. Parking is on the northeast side, and the narrow entrance, with shops in front, makes large vehicles hard to manage.

The station is not named in the source; check a map for Tirur railway station directions.

Location: Alathiyur, near Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala, India

Nearest airport: Kozhikode (per Wikipedia)

Nearest railway station: About 7 km (per Wikipedia)

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Questions

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