Tali Shiva Temple or Tali Mahakshetram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, situated in the heart of the Kozhikode city, Kerala. The temple was built in the 14th Century by Zamorin of Calicut.

Tali temple is one of the oldest temples in Kozhikode. The temple was built by Swamy Thirumulapad. The founding and prosperity of Kozhikode city is closely linked with the sanctity of this ancient temple. It is believed that the lingam in the sanctum of the Temple was installed towards the end of Dvapara Yuga by Sri. Parasurama. The posture in the sanctum is that of Umamaheswara. Though this divine power existed from time immemorial, the attention of the citizens of Kozhikode was (bestowed on the temple) only by about 1500 years ago. Later on the temple reached its zenith during the rule of the Zamorin of Calicut, who had the prestigious title Sailabdheswara. The temple to its present state was built in the 14th century.

This was the family temple of the Zamorins who had ruled Kozhikode. Although the temple is now under Malabar Devaswom, the Zamorin is the managing trustee.The temple makes extensive use of laterite stones and wood in its construction. The sanctum has two stories and is in the shape of a chariot. Murals decorate the walls. Besides there are magnificent granite sculptures within the temple complex. The sculptures depict Lord Shiva, birds and animals. Large walls cover the temple on all sides.  Source : Wikipedia

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By Road: Coimbatore – Ukkadam- Kovaipudur Pirivu – Chavadi – Chandranagar Junction - Chalakudy- Ksrtc, Thrissur –Calicut - KozhikodeOther modes of Transport
By Train: There are 6 direct trains between Coimbatore and Kozhikode running on a daily basis and a total of 12 on a weekly basis which starts from the Coimbatore Main Junction.
By Air: There are around 6 regular flights with one-stop along with many others with two or three stops between Coimbatore to Kozhikode available from the Coimbatore airport.