Introduction to the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple:

Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple is located just 5 kilometers away from the Kasargod Town. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Suramaniya. The main festival that is held here is the Shasti. People from across the country come here to witness the splendid occasion.

History of the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple:

According to the legend Lord Murugan appeared in the temporal world to get rid of the evil forces of nature. The evil forces reside in the form of demons like Taraka. Lord Murugan killed this demon representing all the evil forces of nature and so, the Shasti Festival signifies the predominance of good over evil.

The Shasti Festival in Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple is held immediately after the Navaratri or Deepavali. These festivals are symbolic of the victory of good over bad and so, the Shasti Festival of Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple is also similar to the epic tale of the Ramayana where Sri Ram conquered the demon Ravana who created havoc among mankind and also committed the blunder of abducting his wife. He was ultimately killed by the epic hero after a long struggle.

Description of the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple:

Lord Murugan represented by Lord Subramanya at the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple eradicates evil forces and tries to bring back righteousness into this world, much like Lord Krishna. Shasti generally falls on the day of the Amavasya. (It is generally on the sixth day of the full moon or the 6th day of the New Moon since these are said to be the favorite days of Lord Murugan.) Devotees offer prayers and also opt for fasting during the Shasti Festival. It falls on the Malayam month of Thulam and occurs every year.

Time for the celebration of the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple:

Since the Shasti Festival is celebrated after Navaratri the time for the celebration the same at the Thalaklayi Subrahmanya Temple is generally October or November.