One of the oldest Shiva temple in Malabar, Kalpathy Viswanathswamy temple was built in A.D.1425. It was built by the then Palakkad raja Kombi Achan. There is a saying about the temple is that “Kasiyil Pakuthi Kalpathi” Means half of Kasi is kalpathy may be because of it resemblance to the Kasi Mahadeva temple on the banks of Ganga. The temple is also known as Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanathaswamy temple. The major festival occation here is the annual Kalpathy Ratholsavam or locally known as kalpathy theru. During which a highly decorated wooden chariot is being moved by a crod of devotees. Taking part in the chariot movement is believed to be bringing goodness. The temple is surrounded by 4 Tamil Brahmin traditional villages.