Designation as place of public worship: Madayi Shree Vadukunda Shiva Kshethram notified under Income tax law as renowned throughout Kerala. Central Government, exercising the power conferred by sub section (2)(b) of the Income tax Act, notifies The Madayi Shree Vadukunda Shiva Kshethram, Cannanore, to be a place of public worship of renown throughout the State of Kerala, formally recording its recognition under the statute.