Cherukunnu a must visit place in Kannur

Cherukunnu, a small town located about 20 km away from Kannur town, is best known its religious places. The name Cherukunnu means small hill in Malayalam and the town is believed to have derived this name as it is surrounded by several small hills.

Cherukunnu has a number of tiny islands (which are locally called Thuruth) which add to its picturesque beauty. Chief attractions of the town include the Thavam Church (an ancient Roman Catholic Church), Oliyankara Juma Masjid (where a renowned Sufi grave is located) and St. Martin de Porres Hospital (locally known as The Mission Hospital).

Annapoorneshwari Temple, better known as Cherukunnilamma Temple, is what attracts travelers and devotees to Cherukunnu. This is one of the few temples in India where Sree Annapoorneswari is worshipped. Annapoorneswari (literally translated as the Goddess of Meals) is a rarely worshipped form of Goddess Parvati and the temple is known for its unique ritual called Annadanam (food feast).

Town:: From Kannur : Board any bus going to Pazhayangadi From Taliparambu : Board any bus going to Cherukunnu Thara From Payyannur : Board any bus going to Kannur via Pazhayangadi
Airport:: Kannur International Airport, is the closest airport.
Railway Station:: Nearest major Railway Station is Kannur and other nearest Railways Stations are Kannapuram and Pazhayangadi.
District:: Kannur
Longitude:: 12.010581
Latitude:: 75.271799