Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple
| Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple | |
|---|---|
 Temple Entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thrissur |
| Deity | Shiva Lord Maha Vishnu |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Ashtamirohini |
| Location | |
| Location | Kanjany |
| State | Kerala |
| Country |  India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°28′51″N 76°06′34″E / 10.480711°N 76.109481°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala style |
| Completed | Not known |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
| Elevation | 36.35 m (119 ft) |
Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple, located in Kanjany in Thrissur district of Kerala. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple is situated near to Karuvannur River and the presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage Parasurama has installed the idol.[1] The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.[2][3]
Temple Structure[edit]
It is believed that the idol of the principal deity here was installed by the Parasurama himself.[4] The Kurumannur river flows nearby brings greenery around the temple. The temple is quite ancient, besides its religious importance, the temple is also surrounded by exquisite surroundings. The temple compound is 2 acres; Sri Mahadeva (Lord Shiva) and Lord Vishnu have been built in a separate temple complex. The temple complex (Nalambalam, Sanctum Santorium) and the lighthouse are built in the Kerala-Dravidian style of architecture.
The Sanctum Sanctorum (Sreekovil) of Shiva temple is round in shape (Vatta Srekovil) roofed with copper sheets and with two inside chambers. Sanctum Sanctorum of Vishnu Temple is in square shape (Chatura Sreekovil) tile roofed and facing west.
Festival of Temple[edit]
The temple don't flag mast; so there is no festival one is at the temple of Lord Shiva and other is at Lord Vishnu's temple. The annual temple festival come in Malayalam month of Dhanu.
Location[edit]
Temple situated 1 km away from Kanjany Junction in Trissur-Triprayar bus route through Vadanappally.[5]
See also[edit]
Temple Photos[edit]
- Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple
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Temple Aerial View -
Temple Entrance -
Sreekovil -
Nalambalam
References[edit]
- ^ "Thrikkunnu - Siva Temple - Abode of God Shiva On the Internet - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering". www.shaivam.org.
- ^ "108 Shiva temples of Kerala - Worshiped by Parasurama Information". www.vaikhari.org.
- ^ "Welcome to Kerala Temples-108 Siva Temples". www.thekeralatemples.com.
- ^ "108 Shiva Temples 64 Villages Built By Parashurama List". www.ramanan50.wordpress.com.
- ^ "Thrikkunnu - Siva Temple - Abode of God Shiva On the Internet - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering". www.shaivam.org.