Puthur Shiva Temple is located around 18 km northeast of Payyanur in Kannur district, Kerala.
Shiva worshipped in the temple is swayambhu. The temple was a Mahakshetra in ancient times.
The temple is located atop a mount. The deity faces east. One has to climb nearly 50 steps to reach the quiet and peaceful temple.
In ancient times there was 12 idangazhi naivedyam now 1 idangazhi naivedyam is offered.
The Upa Devatas worshipped in the temple are Ganapathy and Sastha.
Shivratri is the most important festival in the temple.