Temples & Theyyam
Peralassery Sree Subramania Temple
An old Subramania temple with a large stepped tank, tied to serpent worship, close to the hotel.
- 22.9 km from Nesma Palace
- 33 min drive
- Best: October to March
- Ideal for travellers wanting a quiet, close temple visit
- Distance from Nesma Palace
- 22.9 km
- Drive time
- 33 min
- Best time
- October to March
- Time to allow
- 45 minutes
- Category
- Temples & Theyyam
- Ideal for
- Travellers wanting a quiet, close temple visit
About Peralassery Sree Subramania Temple
The Peralassery Sree Subramania Swamy temple is one of the closer heritage sites to Mattannur. It is dedicated to Subramania, and local tradition links its origins to the Ramayana.
The temple is known for its serpent worship and for a large, deep, stepped bathing tank in front of it. It keeps a traditional Kerala temple form and a steady flow of local devotees, without the crowds of the bigger shrines.
Things to see and do
The stepped tank
A large, deep temple tank with stone steps stands in front of the shrine and is one of its notable features.
Serpent worship
The temple is associated with naga, or serpent, worship, a strong tradition in this region.
Close and calm
At under 25 km, it is one of the nearest temples to the hotel and stays relatively quiet.
Best time and tips
October to March, mornings.
- Dress modestly, traditional dress is appreciated.
- It is one of the closest sights to Mattannur, easy to fit in.
- Mornings are calm and cool.
- Combine it with the Pazhassi dam nearby.
Local tip
At 23 km it is the nearest of every place on this map, an easy half-morning from Nesma Palace before anything else.
Getting there
The drive from Nesma Palace
Road route and geography © OpenStreetMap contributors
By road from the hotel
22.9 km · about 33 min
- Time to allow there
- 45 minutes
- Starting point
- Nesma Palace, Mattannur
- Flying in
- Kannur International Airport is 7.8 km from the hotel, about 10 minutes by road
Plan your stay
Stay 33 min away at Nesma Palace
The temple is only about 33 minutes from Nesma Palace, one of the easiest half-day trips from the hotel.
Nesma Palace is a 4-star hotel in Mattannur, 7.8 km from Kannur International Airport, and an easy base for exploring Kannur.
Make a day of it · Full day
Theyyam & Temples
North Malabar’s ritual heartland, a serpent shrine, daily Theyyam on the riverbank, and the great Shiva temple at Taliparamba.
Nesma Palace, Mattannur
22.9 km · 24 min drive
Peralassery Sree Subrahmanya Temple (you are here)
29.9 km · 35 min drive
Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple3.2 km · 7 min drive
Parassinikkadavu Snake Park9.2 km · 12 min drive
Rajarajeswara Temple, Taliparamba
Frequently asked questions
What is Peralassery temple known for?
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It is a Subramania temple known for serpent worship and a large stepped bathing tank, with origins that local tradition links to the Ramayana.
How far is Peralassery temple from Nesma Palace?
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About 33 minutes by road, making it one of the closest heritage sites to the hotel in Mattannur.
Is Peralassery temple crowded?
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It stays relatively quiet compared with the larger shrines, especially on weekday mornings.