Kottiyoor

 temple, village, place with historical importance

Kottiyoor or Kottiyur is a famous Hindu pilgrim center devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The proper name of the temple here is Sri Kottiyoor Mahadeva Kshetram. Kottiyoor temple is located near Kelakam in Kannur district of Kerala. Sri Kottiyoor temple is also known as the "Dakshina Kashi" or "Varanasi of the South" and attracts lakhs of devotees every year during the "Vaisakha Maholsavam" celebrations (May - June).

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# Thalassery - Koothuparamba - Nedumpoyil - Kelakam - Kottiyoor - 60 Kms.
# Mananthavady - Govt Engineering College Wayanad - Thalappuzha - BOYS TOWN - Right Turn - Paal Churam - Ambayathod - Kottiyoor

The closest Railway station Thalassery is 60 Kms away. The closest Airport is at Calicut 125 Kms away.