Pilgrim Centres of Kannur
Thrichambaram Sree Krishna Temple, Taliparamba(20km from Kannur)
A sacred place of the Vaishnava cult, the deity here is Sree Krishna. The fortnight festival begins on 22nd Kumbham (February - March). Another temple dedicated to Sree Balarama, brother of Lord Krishna is at Mazhoor, Thrichambaram. On the first day, the idol of Balarama is taken out in procession from Mazhoor temple and brought to the Thrichambaram temple. The procession marks the beginning of the festival, on the last day of which the idols of Sree Krishna and Balarama are taken out ceremoniously. The festivities end with Lord Krishna retreating to His abode that is Thrichambaram temple, while his brother Balarama returns to Dharmakulangara temple. The procession in this festival is sans elephants.
Parassinikadavu Madapura Sree Muthapan Temple(16 km from Kannur town)
The significant feature of this temple is the daily performance of Theyyam, the ritualistic art form of Kerala. The presiding deity is Muthappan, a manifestation of Lord Shiva in the guise of a kiratha (hunter).
Kizhakkan Kottam, Valakai, Taliparamba(50 km from Kannur)
This is perhaps the only temple dedicated to Sugreeva, the deposed monkey-king who helped Lord Rama in the encounter with Ravana.
Madayi Mosque (28 km from Kannur)
This was built by Malik Ibn Dinar in the 12th century, with white marble brought from Arabia.
Akkara Kottiyur, Ikkara Kottiyur (64 km from Kannur)
Lying in the deep forests, these temples are famed for the annual festival which starts with Neyyattom on Swati asterism in May-June and ends with Thirukalasattu after 28 days.