Ganesha · Palakkad District, Kerala
Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple, Melarcode
North Village (Vadakke Gramam)
The village temple at the heart of one of Palakkad's agraharams.
- Deity
- Sri Maha Ganapathi
- Location
- Melarcode, Kerala
- Best time
- During the Annual Uthsavam
- Nearest rail
- Palakkad Junction
- Nearest airport
- Coimbatore (nearest) or Cochin International (about 95 km)
Still to add: Legend (Sthala Purana), History, Darshan timings.
Kshetram
About the temple
The Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple is the spiritual and cultural heart of North Village (Vadakke Gramam) in Melarcode, about 25 km south of Palakkad. The village is one of Palakkad's most beautiful agraharams, with its row houses, paddy fields and temple ponds.
Vishesham
What's unique about this temple
- An agraharam temple. The temple anchors a traditional Brahmin village street, a layout that still shapes daily life.
- Village festival. The Annual Uthsavam brings the whole community together.
Moolavar
The deity
- Sri Maha Ganapathi, remover of obstacles and giver of wisdom.
Utsavam
Festivals
The village's main festival, with rituals and cultural programmes. Some years it has been held in January, so confirm dates locally.
Best time to visit: During the Annual Uthsavam. See every temple month by month in the yatra calendar.
Darshan
Darshan timings
Timings to be added
Timings not yet confirmed.
Yatra
Getting there
- By road
- About 10 km from National Highway 544, with buses and cars from Palakkad.
- By train
- Palakkad Junction is the nearest major station.
- By air
- Coimbatore Airport is nearest. Cochin International is about 95 km.
- Locally
- Walk the agraharam lanes, or take an auto-rickshaw.
Before you go
- Dress code
- Traditional attire recommended: mundu or dhoti for men, saree or salwar for women.
- Photography
- Likely restricted in the inner temple. Check with the temple.
Darshan in pictures