Navamukundha Temple, Thirunavaya

Thirunavaya, on the banks of the River Bharathapuzha, said to be the traditional headquarters of the mythical Brahmin hero, Parasurama, is a place of historical and religious significance. This famous and very old Vishnu temple situates on the banks of Bharathapuzha in Thirunavaya which is famous for Mamankam festival of Malappuram district. The temple is managed by the Zamorin Raja of Kozhikode. The sub-deities are Aadi Ganesa and Mahalakshmi. The temple which is facing east in spectacular view with marvelous engravings. The temple is famous to perform the rituals for departed souls. The important sevas are Naivilakku, Thamara mala, Palpayasam, Malar Para, Thali charthal etc. After the renovation and re-installation in 1992 the Prathishta Dhinam (consecration day) in observed on Makayiram star in the month of Meenam. The other special days of the temple are Niraputhari, Ekadasi, Kuchela Dinam, Navarathri pooja etc. The main ten days festival in celebratd with a flag-hoisting on Meda Sankrama day. The festival is very spectacular view and devotees from far and wide are attracted to participate in this holy celebration Thousands flock here on karkidaka vavu Day to perform the pithrukriya rites for the departed souls. The Navamukunda temple is said to be the sacred spot blessed with the presence of Saraswathi, Gayathri, Lakshmi, Parvathy, Shami, Ganga, and Yamuna.