Madayi Kavu
| Madayikkavu | |
|---|---|
Tiruvarkkadu Bhagavathy Temple | |
Tiruvarkkadu Bhagavathy Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kannur |
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Governing body | Malabar Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Pazhayangadi, Kannur |
| State | Kerala |
Interactive map of Madayikkavu | |
| Coordinates | 12°2′4.99″N 75°15′41.14″E / 12.0347194°N 75.2614278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala architecture |
| Creator | Parashurama, Chirakkal Kingdom |
| Temple | 4 sanctums |
Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathi Temple (a.k.a. Madayi Kavu) is a famous temple dedicated to Bhadrakali in Kerala. The deity is the Fierce form of Bhadrakali. The Bhagavathy is addressed by tantrics in the vicinity as Tiruvarkkad Achchi due to this. The temple administration is Malabar Devaswom Board. The temple is a revered shrine of Chirakkal Royal Family and a shrine of Chirakkal devaswom before. The temple is situated in Madayi, Payangadi, hence prominently known as Madayi Kavu.