The Madai Vadukunda Shiva temple is a Hindu temple located in Madai (Kannur Taluk district of Kerala).It is believed to have been constructed by "Kolathiri" Kings during Middle Ages on a plateau land generally known now as "Madai Para". This is located north of Kannur, the Headquarters Town. The "Kolathiri" Kingdom is an inherent branch of the erstwhile "Mooshaka" Dynasty, which ruled the "Ezhimala" empire during the 5th to 8th Century. About 1,200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, south of Ezhimala. They constructed castles and temples and established their headquarters on "Madai Para", a significant plateau land lying at about height from the sea level having sight to an extent of from all sides. Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on "Madai Para" in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of "Swayambhoo" of lord Siva, according to the local legend.
See also Temples of Kerala
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