Vadakkunnathan Temple (Thrissur)

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Vadakkunnathan Temple, also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is an ancient Shiva temple located at the heart of Thrissur city. This temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture and has formidable gopurams on all four sides and also a Koothambalam.marked by lijo varadiyam.

According to popular lore, the temple was built by Parasurama. The sprawling Thekkinkadu maidan, encircling the Vadakumnathan temple, is the main venue of the Thrissur Pooram.[1][2] The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared as a National Monument by the Union Government under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act.[4] by Shyam & lijo varadiyam
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadakkunnathan_Temple
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Coordinates:   10°31'28"N   76°12'52"E

Comments

  • A good traditional and cultural and traditional palace to see.pooram is very famous function in trissur.
  • Thrissur is the city of peace ,culture and tradition. I love it.
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