Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur — Thrissur | AllMandir
Where is Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur? Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is a Shiva mandir in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala.
Deity: Shiva
Location: Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala
Address: Swaraj Round, Kottappuram
Postal code: 680001
Visiting this temple
Where is Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur? Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is a Shiva mandir in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala. Visiting Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. Devotees worship Shiva here in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Kottappuram near Thrissur. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Paramekkavu Temple, bhuvaneeswari navagraha temple, Sree Chirakkal Mahadeva Temple, Chirakkal Mahadeva Temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Thrissur, open the Thrissur panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/thrissur-district-kerala-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
History & significance
The Vadakkumnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Thrissur, in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. The temple is a classical example of the architectural style of Kerala and has one monumental tower on each of the four sides in addition to a koothambalam. Mural paintings depicting various scenes from the Mahabharata can be seen inside the temple. The shrines and the Kuttambalam display vignettes carved in wood. The temple, along with the mural paintings, has been declared as a National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. According to popular local lore, this is the first temple built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
Temple questions
Where is Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur?
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is a Shiva mandir in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala.
What are Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur darshan timings?
Check Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
Which deity is worshipped at Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur?
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is a Shiva mandir in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala.
How do I reach Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur?
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur is in Kottappuram, Thrissur, Kerala (Swaraj Round, Kottappuram). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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