The Temple is believed to have been installed by “Kolathiri” Kings during medieval period on a plateau land generally known now as “Madai Para” in Madai Village, Kannur Taluk and District of Kerala State.  This is situating 22 km north of Kannur, the Head Quarter Town.  The “Kolathiri” Kingdom is an inherent branch of erstwhile “Mooshaka” Dynasty, which ruled “Ezhimala” empire during 5th to 8th Century.  The remnants of castles and shrines constructed by the kings of “Mooshaka” Empire in and around Ezhimala, which is now the Head Quarter of Naval Academy established by Govt. of India in 1980 on the shore of Arabian Sea, even now visibly seen in the premises will speak out the richness of old heritage left out by the then rulers. About 1200 years back a branch of their dynasty had migrated and settled down at Madai, which was then an important port and trading center, 4 km south of Ezhimala.  They constructed castles and temples and established their head quarters on “Madai Para”, a significant plateau land lying at about 150 ft height from the sea level having sight to an extent of 20 km from all sides.  Sree Vadukunda Siva Temple was thus constructed on “Madai Para” in the southwest corner of it at a holy spot due to the presence of the divine power of “Swayambhoo” of lord Siva.

8 day Festival (Maholsav) of the temple flags on the day  on which “Thiruvathira” in the month “dhanu” (Malayalam Era) occurs every year, which will be either in the last of December or in the first week of January. 

Never dry Vadukunda Lake where the holy dip of deity takes place. The lake which is lying 150ft height from sea level is the only source of water when summer goes its peak.

A divine spot with covering proof of conducting “yagas” by saints and monks was revealed. The archeological surveyors who visited this place have ascertained that his is undoubtedly a spot where "yagas" were conducted during ancient period.

A significant plateau land lying at about 150 ft height from the sea level having sight to an extent of 20 km from all sides. Madaippara, now a place for tourists & cinema directors survives all types of  take over by Govt. and political authorities.

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