PADUVILAKKAVU SASTHA

Prathishta / Presiding Deity : Lord Ayyappa
Upadevatha / Sub Deities : xx
District: Kannur
Thaluk: xx
Panchayath: Vengad
Thanthri: Karumarath Illam
Trustee: H.R & C.E.


The presiding deity in this temple is believed to be Lord Ayyappa. The temple is also known as 'Kozhukannurkkavu'. There is another belief too. Some people believe that the deity is 'Matsya Avthar' of Lord Vishnu. Long ago, the idol was believed to be of 'Vana Sastha'.

In this temple Lord Ayyappa resides with Prabha-Sathyaka and faces to the east side. This temple situates near 'Anjarakkandi' river. 'Anjoottan' family have the right for preparing 'Kolam' in this temple. The temple is owned by four families named 'Paduvilanmel Chandroth', 'Ponmalassery Koroth', 'Peringali Arangedath' and 'Kottayil Nambiar' .