Tali temple is one of the two Brahmanical royal temples situated in the heart of Kozhikode town.
It is a very distinct temple with a history that goes back to the times of the Zamorin rule. The temple's date of origin is uncertain, but most likely it was built during the origin of the city itself in the 12th century.
The temple is surrounded by the gigantic walls of 'elephant belly' (aana palla) type with broad base and narrower neck at the top. The platform facing the sanctum-sanctorum, the four walls surrounding the sanctum-sanctorum with lamps lit on all the four sides, dwajastambam, anakottil (flag-staff platform for elephants), gopurams (large entrance gate), deepasthambhum (pillars of lighting) and large outer walls make this a grand temple.
One of the tanks attached to the temple stands to its right. One of the specialties of the temple is that all the major Hindu deities have a place in the temple.
The Tali temple has different religious ceremonies performed every day.
In fact, the best time to visit the temple is on Malayalam New Year, which is celebrated over seven days.
So, with its special architectural beauty and the presence of several Gods and Goddesses within its premises, this great temple has special significance of its own.
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