SUBRAMANYASWAMI TEMPLE MAKRER

SUBRAMANYASWAMI TEMPLE MAKRERI

Root:- 18kms southeast of kannur .In the kannur-otakkadavu bus root  Makrerimbalam stop.

  

Brief historyIt is a very ancient temple and of the same period as that of Peralasseritemple.It is believed that sree Hanumaan installed the present idol .The devotees still feel the presence of Hanumaan in this temple.As markkata (monkey) installed the idol,the place came to be known as Markkatasseri for many centuries and in course of time shortened as Makreri. The temple was ransacked by Tippus force. 

The2 idols of subramanyaswami has4 arms

There are 3 mahaavishnu idols all are broken 

 Time of worship 5.30am-1000am and 5.30pm-8.30pm 

OFFERINGS AVALNIVEDYAM,SHARKKARAPPAAYASAM-

The temple tank is considered sacred since as per myth Lord Hanumaan dug the tank with his tale

Festivals   Thaipooyam in Makaram is celebrated

with special poojaas 

Thantri is from the Eruvessi illam and shaanthikkaaran is hereditary

 This MANDAPAM is dedicated by Dakshinamoorhrhiswamikal WHO HAD A GREAT ROLE IN THE RENOVATION OF THE TEMPLE