Cherukunnu Sree Annapoorneswary Temple - Hindu temple in KANNUR, Cherukunnu - Kannur, India

Annapoorneshwari Temple is a famous Parvati temple situated in Kannur, Kerala. The deity is worshipped as Annapurneshwari- The mother who vanquishes hunger. The temple was formally a Vishnu/Krishna Temple, dating back some 1500 years. The temple after Amma's Prathishta (giving sacred power to the idol of Annapoorneshwari) was built by Avittam thirunal Raja Raja Varma of Chirakkal Kovilakam. In Hindu mythology, it is said that the goddess arrived from Kashi with two other goddesses or devis ( Kalarivathikal Amma and Madai Kavail Amma) and a boatman in a golden ship, and disembarked at Azhi Theeram which is now known as Aayiram Thengu. The Puna Prathistha was done in 1994, in the month of Kumbham in the Malayalam calendar, Pooyam Nakshtram, which now is observed as the Prathista Dinam every year. The main festivities in the Temple start from the Malayalam month of Medam Shankramam (15 April), and is celebrated in the following seven days. The other festivals that are celebrated in the temple are Shiva Rathri, Navami, Ekadashi etc. The temple is presently under the Malabar Devasom Board, and is maintained by the Temple Committee. A unique characteristic of this temple is that it is built of one single type of rock, and the Sree Kovil of both Annapoorneshwari and Krishnan is of the same size as per Vasthu, signifying that both the goddess and the god are given equal importance. The Entrance of the temple is in front of Krishnan's Sree Kovil, and the reason there isn't a direct entrance to Annapoorneshwari's Sree Kovil is because during the olden days, it was believed that women from Brahmin families aren't supposed to be seen directly (Antharjanam). Hence there is a small window that is right in front of the Sree Kovil so that people can view the idol from outside. This temple is one among the two Annapoorneshwari temples in Kerala. It was built using polished stones and put together using avil and belam (a mixture of flattened rice and jaggery). Next to the Temple is the Temple pond or the Ambala Kolam, which is approximately 2.5 acres in area. In the centre is the Pole, otherwise known as the stumpa. The four major entrances of the Chera have been built using large layers of rock laid parallel to each other. The Chera also has a Kollapura (used by poojaris for bathing), located to the southwest of the Chera.

Sree Annapoorneshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvathy, is situated at Cherukunnu in Kannur district in Kerala. The deity here is worshipped as the Mother Goddess who vanquishes hunger. This is one of the two Annapoorneshwari temples in Kerala. At this temple, Lord Krishna is co-located along with Goddess Sree Annapoorneswari. The temple is built in one single type of rock. These polished stones are put together using a mixture of flattened rice and jaggery. There is a beautiful and great pond in the temple precincts. You can also see a pole or stupa in this temple. The temple festival begins on the 1st of the Malayalam month of Medam starting with 'Vishu' festival and lasts for seven days.

Such a serene temple! The place in which the temple is situated is far from the hectic roads. It's so calming and peaceful. The architecture of the temple is magnificent. The chira or pond nearby the temple is too beautiful to describe. We visited on a monsoon and it was full of water.

Amme saranam sree Krishna bagawane saranam... Devotional destiny of cherukunnu village. situated at a calm and quiet atmosphere . Annapoorneswari Devi and SREE krishna are the main two dieties. lunch is offered from 12pm to 2.30pm daily. One of the famous annapoorneswari temple in india Vishu festival is the iconic celebration of this temple. Lacks of people's gather here during festival Special markets for bangles, toys etc are build during vishu festival large pond in 5acres of land is associated with temple Temple is managed by Chirakkal dewaswom Beautiful fireworks during vishu festival 3 elephants are used here for Eyunnallippu. Old traditional Kerala architecture ,still maintained well. Permanent stage is built infront the temple which will be busy during vishu festival Bus route is there infront the temple Just 1km from nearby highway. Vattappandhal which is made using thousands of coconut leaf and wooden pillars is a major attraction during festival days. As the place is very vast and due to peeple trees nearby, high load of fresh oxygen spread here. Culturally blessed village

Annapurneswari temple. Located near cherukunnu town. You can see entrance gate on the main road itself. Two entrances are there. Main entrance. Warm atmosphere. Religion atmosphere. Temple entrance you can see Peepal tree. To enter the main temple premises you need to wear mundu for gents. Otherwise you can enter into corridor and see God Annapurneswari and sree krishna are there Food is available. If you are lucky you can sit in corridor and watch god when you are eating. Means if there is no rush. Main festival is Vishu time. Then there will be fireworks. Which is really an entertainer. This festival is very famous people come from different places to enjoy and participate in this religious occasion. Elephants will be there during this ceremony. Offering which you wish to be make, you need to take receipt from the entrance office. There is a big pond nearby. Which is beautiful. Evening time you can go and sit in the peepal tree premises.

Nice place. Divine atmosphere. Afternoon there is annadanam also

Nice vibe for a relaxation free meal at afternoon for everyone. April 14 or 15 Start's the festival of the temple mainly night 3 elephant on the festival best place for a public at the time of festival lots of small street shops for food fancy and souvenir

Visited on Janmashtami and hence the place was crowded. But the inside of temple was really calm.