Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur
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Vadakkumnathan Temple, ThrissurVadakkumnathan Temple is one of the oldest temples of Kerala located in the heart of Thrissur city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Vadakkumnathan Temple at Thrissur is also known as Thenkailasam and Vrishabhachalam.  It is believed that the Vadakkumnathan Temple was built by Parashurama. The temple is really a typical example of Kerala style of architecture as well as has impressive Gopurams (entrance towers) on all four sides each facing north, south, east and west directions.The main feature of the temple is a Koothambalam, stage with hall for performing Kuttu, an antique dramatic form of art which is popular in Kerala. Koothambalam can be seen on the left side as you enter the temple via the western entrance gopuram. Mural paintings that show a number of episodes belonging to the great epic Mahabharata are viewed within the temple. The shrines as well as the Koothambalam present beautiful vignettes carved in the wood. Vadakkunnathan temple is enclosed by a massive stone wall surround an area of nearly 9 acres. As mentioned earlier, there are four gopurams or entrance towers. Excluding these Gopurams, there is a multi-shrine complex in the centre with three main shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vadakkunnathan, Lord Shankaranarayana and Lord Rama. It is claimed of the fact that ghee offered here for hundreds of years doesn't have any foul smell also it will not melt even during summer time. You can find a circular structure at the northern part with the deity facing west. Parvati is seen facing east, exactly behind the idol of Lord Shiva, in same temple. It is believed that Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya has been born to the Shivaguru-Aryamba couple of Kalady in response to their prayers offered before Vadakkunnathan, as amsavatara of the Lord. According to legend, Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya attained Videha Mukti ("freedom from embodiment") in this temple. The Thrissur town gets its name after this ancient Lord Shiva Temple. Thrissur literally means the 'Town with the name of Lord Shiva'. Festivals at Vadakkunnathan temple Maha Shivaratri is the main festival which is celebrated in the temple. The temple is world famous for Pooram festival celebration held in April-May every year. The fireworks at the Pooram Festival are a amazing view. The Vadakkumnathan Temple, together with the wall painting paintings, has been stated as a National Monument by Government of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act. Morning: 3 AM to 10.30 AM Evening: 4 PM to 08.30 PM Entry restricted to Non Hindus into the temple. Distance from Vadakkunnathan Temple Thrissur: 2 Km Ernakulam: 66 Km Kochi: 86 Km Kozhikode: 128 Km Alappuzha: 130 Km Kumarakom: 131 Km Kottayam: 140 Km Idukki: 142 Km Munnar: 150 Km Kuttanad: 150 Km Kannur: 216 Km Kollam: 218 Km Thiruvananthapuram: 281 Km Kovalam: 288 Km Kasargod: 308 Km How to get there: Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK, ICAO: VOCI). Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Railway Station Road: Thrissur is connected to the North-South Corridor National Highway System via the four-laned National Highway 47. Enquiry Form
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