Arathil Bhagavathi Temple is near Kayalod at
Pinarayi in
Kannur District of
Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Arathil Bhagavathi. Separate abodes are built for Pazhassi Devi, Kakkra Bhagavathi, Kelan Kulangara Bhagavathi, Shree Sasthappan (another name for Ayyappan), Gulikan and Vishnumoorthy in the temple complex. The temple is managed by Arathil Kandoth family. The annual Thira festival is celebrated with gaiety and fanfare by the devotees.
This religious shrine is 20 km from Kannur and 15 km from Thalassery. The nearest bus and railway station are at Thalassery. Calicut Airport is the closest airport.
