Vadakkumnathan Temple
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Deity: Shiva located - शिव Place: Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
Vadakkumnathan Temple. Dedicated to Shiva located. Located in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Primary Deity
- Shiva located / शिव
- Architecture
- Kerala
- Builder
- Parashurama
- Address
- Thrissur, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
History
The Vadakkumnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thrissur, Kerala. It is a classical example of the architectural style of Kerala, featuring four monumental towers and a koothambalam. The temple contains mural paintings depicting scenes from the Mahabharata and wood carvings in its shrines and Kuttambalam. It has been declared a National Monument by India under the AMASR Act. Local lore identifies it as the first temple built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
Spiritual Significance
Dedicated to Shiva, the temple is considered the first built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.
- Nearest City: Thrissur
Major Festivals
- Thrissur Pooram
Associated Legends
- According to popular local lore, this is the first temple built by Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.