VADAKKUMNATHAN TEMPLE
Vadakkunnathan Temple,
also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam, is one of the largest and
ancient Shiva temples in Kerala and India. It is located in the heart of
Thrissur city, is a classic example of the Kerala style of architectrue.
Vadakunnathan temple is surrounded by a massive stone wall enclosing an area of
nearly 9 acres (36,000 m2). Inside this fortification, there are four
gopurams each facing north, The temple theatre, known as koothambalam, has no parallel to cite
anywhere else in the world. The four magnificent gateways called gopurams and the lofty masonry wall
around the temple quadrangle are also imposing pieces of craftsmanship and
skill. south, east and west directions. Deities of the sacred shrines are Lord
Paramashiva, Parvathy, Sankaranarayana, Ganapathy, Sri Rama and Sri Krishna.
The Vadakkumnathan temple is renowned for its murals paintings and carvings.
The central shrines and Koothambalam shows perfect example of design and
sculpture in wood. Myth shows that Parasurama constructed this temple. The vast
area in and around the temple is the location of 'Thrissur Pooram', the superb
temple spectacle in Kerala. in Medam April - May which attracts lakhs of
people. But the pooram is celebrated by mainly other two temples and the diety,
the Vadakkunnathan is not taking part in the festival or in the Procession. The
main attraction of the pooram is the Elanjitharamelam, and Kudamattom.
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