Trikkannad Temple and Pandyan Kallu

Trikkannad Temple is a historic Shiva shrine on the Arabian Sea coast near Bekal in Kasaragod district. The Kasaragod district administration identifies the temple as an important seashore pilgrimage site and notes its traditional reputation as Dakshina Kashi. The location is unusual because the sacred complex opens directly to a strong coastal landscape, allowing visitors to experience temple heritage and sea views together.

Offshore lies Pandyan Kallu, a prominent rock formation associated with local legend about a Pandya ruler and a ship, adding a folklore element to the visit. Rather than treating the temple and rock as unrelated attractions, this destination is best understood as one cultural landscape in which religion, oral tradition and the Arabian Sea are closely connected. It can be conveniently included in a Bekal-area itinerary, especially for travellers interested in Kasaragod’s temples, legends and coastal heritage.