Kannur is so named because it is believed that it is the house of Lord Krishna. Adhikadalay, Kadalay is blessed by the spiritual presence of Lord Krishna. Kannur was famous even before “dwaparayuga”. It is believed that Saint Kanwa has visited this place during his peregrination. It is also believed that Kannur is the place of Kanwa Maharshi (saint) hence the name Kannur. It is on that basis a belief came that the main idol “Shivalinga” was investiture by Kanwa Maharshi in dwaparayuga.
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