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Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram

Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram is a Hindu temple in Kalarikal Colony village, Kerala, dedicated to Lord Ayappa. A place of reverence in the local community.

॥ जय श्रीराम ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram stands in Kalarikal Colony, a village in Kerala's Kannur district. The temple is consecrated to Lord Ayappa, a deity venerated across Kerala's Hindu households and pilgrimage traditions. As a neighbourhood temple, it serves as a spiritual anchor for the residents of Kalarikal Colony, facilitating daily worship and seasonal observances that bind the community together.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

The temple reflects the architectural and devotional patterns typical of Kerala's smaller shrines, where simplicity of form complements depth of faith. The presence of a dedicated Ayappa shrine in this locality underscores the widespread devotion to this form across the state, from major pilgrimage centres to village-level sanctuaries. For visitors and devotees in the area, the temple offers a quiet space for prayer and reflection.

Lord Sri Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu

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Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram

Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram is a Hindu temple in Kalarikal Colony village, Kerala, dedicated to Lord Ayappa. A place of reverence in the local community.

Shri Kattil Ayappa Kshetram stands in Kalarikal Colony, a village in Kerala's Kannur district. The temple is consecrated to Lord Ayappa, a deity venerated across Kerala's Hindu households and pilgrimage traditions. As a neighbourhood temple, it serves as a spiritual anchor for the residents of Kalarikal Colony, facilitating daily worship and seasonal observances that bind the community together.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

श्री राम

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

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Address: Vellinezhi, Kerala, India 679504

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