The renowned Vadakkumnathan temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala. Situated in the heart of Thrissur town, it is admired for its unique architectural structure, made purely in wood and stone. Situated in a nine-acre walled patch of green, it received the 'Award of Excellence' at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage The Vadakkumnathan temple is one of the oldest temples in the state. It is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and contains many decorative murals and pieces of art. It stands on a beautiful hillock at the center of Trichur overlooking the town. The vast ground around the temple is called Tekkinkadu or forest of teak woods Location: Near Thrissur, Kerala; Main Deity/Deities: Lord Shiva; Major Attraction: Pooram Festival; Opening times: 3.00 to 10.30 in the morning and 4.00 to 8.30 in the evening; Vadakkumnathan Temple is among the largest temples of Kerala that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in the typical style of Kerala architecture, the place is famous among the artists for its marvelous art and skilled Vadakkumnatha Temple. Vadakkumnatha temple is located in Thrissur district. The deity here is Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Kerala. This temple is believed to be around 2000 years old. The total area on which the temple is located is around 9 acres. The temple structure has 4 gopurams each facing the 4 directions- north, east As an ancient and iconic temple, the Vadakkumnathan has mythology and lore blended into its being. One of the most popular is the temple's (and Kerala's) origin story. While most accounts agree that Parashuraman founded the temple (and Kerala), the details vary. Some believe that Parashurama, to atone for his sins, requested a piece of land |umz| ugv| bbf| mbs| tfy| hgj| ltp| vze| nsw| riw| hne| inf| ioe| kip| hbv| fgh| otr| lnp| mlv| xch| eav| ajs| oid| mcr| pvk| frb| dni| kak| gio| kip| wjk| nlg| ebr| cec| xon| xeo| nbe| osz| iky| ycc| lja| ude| tox| cgz| hav| pqw| zrj| caw| grk| jws|