And
the Tali temple was the scene of action and the veritable rendezvous
of all literacy activities. Moreover, the sacred shrine had certain
uniques that raised it to the pinnacle of glory. It spotlights
certain feuds existed between the Nambudris-temple priests and the
ruling princes - Zamorins; it is this temple that accorded equal
importance to Krishna along with- Lord Siva enshrined in independent
Srikoils; it is from these holy shrines meritorious Sanskrit works
flowed and enriched the Vedic wisdom, and this temple is famous for
performing Ganapathi homam and Namajapam every day.
Famous
as the seat of Pattattanam, enshrining Krishna and Siva in
independent Srikoils, patronised by Zamorins, and enjoyed the
honour. of producing of classics, bearing the vestiges of Nambudris
heroic acts, this Kozhikode temple is adorning the pages of history
and legends over centuries and is drawing steady streams of pilgrims
for adoration and salvation.
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