Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya Temple

Peralassery Sri Subrahmanya temple, located at Mundallur on the Kannur - Koothuparambu road is one of the famous shrines in Malabar region. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Subrahmanya, the son of Lord Siva. The temple in Kerala is said to be connected with the well known epic, 'Ramayana'.

It is believed that it was here that Lord Rama along with Lakshmana halted on their way to free Seetha from Ravana in Lanka. The temple also has a shrine of the serpent God and has a number of bronze and copper idols of snakes. The annual carnival of the temple is commemorated for eight days. Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Parayan Thullal and Seethankan Thullal are the major art-forms performed during the festival days. Another significant live performance during the festival is a highly devout promenade, 'Thidampunritham' done by the priest.