Thaliyil Sri Melthali Mahadeva temple is located at Thaliyil in Kannur district, Kerala. This is a unique Kerala Hindu temple with an entirely different outer structure. The temple is dedicated to Mahadevan – Shiva. The annual pratishta festival in the temple is held in Kumbha Masam (February – March).
The temple has a square sanctum sanctorum which has an unusually height. The structure is made out of vettukallu. It has a beautiful roof. The shrine also has remnants of an ancient dilapidated structure.
A Shivling is worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum.
Mondays and Pradosham are auspicious here.
The most important annual ritual is held on Mahashivratri day.