Avittathur siva temple (Avittathur)

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This 'Mahakshethram' was one of the 64 'Grama Kshethrams' of ancient Kearla. As per legends the idol was consecrated by sage Agasthya. This majestic temple, which is more than 1000 years old, is dedicated to Lord Siva,
The outer wall of the temple shrine has beautiful paintings depicting scenes
from the epics.The wood carvings on the ceilings are classic examples of Kerala woodcraft. The annual festival, "Utsavam" lasts 10 days and it is celebrated in
splendour. Devotees throng the temple in thousands during the festival.
The Thidampu Ezhunnallathu (Royal outing of the deity) is the most important. feature of the festival. Ezhunnallathu is on the 9th day and the festival concludes on the 10th day with the Aarattu. The cultural fare includes music concerts and several other performances of art.
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Coordinates:   10°20'5"N   76°14'43"E

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  • Avittathur famous through shiva temple and manthragam kooth(shiva temple) and kerala biggest kolam (shiva temple ) Only one temple made by agsthya and only one temple for agastya
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