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High medieval · Hindu · India

Azhakodi Devi Temple

Thiruthiyad, Kozhikode, Kerala · 11.2636°, 75.7898°

Bhadrakali (in calm aspect), with the seven mothers and a Shiva lingamUndeterminedKerala
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
dating unrecorded; renamed 1965
Undetermined

History & significance

A Devi temple at Thiruthiyad in Kozhikode, known as Arikkodikkavu until it was renamed Azhakodi in 1965, and now run by the Malabar Devaswom Board. Its priests are said to have hidden the image in the temple tank during Tipu Sultan's invasion.

Sthala katha — the legend

The Zamorin is said to have entrusted six of his generals to the shrine along with an image of Bhavani Devi obtained from Gujarati traders, directing them to install it beside the Bhagavathi in the sreekovil.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined