Thiruvanchikulam Shiva Temple – Kodungallur

 

Thiruvanchikulam Shiva Temple is located in Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mahadeva and his Parvati devi as Umadevi.

This temple was built in the Kerala Style of architecture.

This temple has 33 sub deities in the temple

It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam(only temple in Kerala)

The Archaeological Survey of India has designated the temple as a protected monument due to its excellent mural paintings.

The premises of the shrine include images of Sundara Murthi Nayanar and Cheraman Perumal Nayanar.

It is one of the oldest Shiva temples in South India, where Shiva is said to live along with his whole family.

The temple is associated with Chidambaram temple in Tamil Nadu.

The most significant festivals of the temple include Brahmotsavam, which takes place in May or June during the Malayalam month of Edavam.

Timings

5.00 am to 11.00 am

5.00 pm to 8.00 pm

5.00 am – Nadathurappu

6.30 am – Usha Pooja

7.00 am – Siveli

7.30 am – Dara

8.00 am – Panthirady

930 am – Shanga Abhishekam

10.30 am – Ucha Pooja

10.45 am – Siveli

11.00 am – Nada Adaikkal

5.00 pm – Nadathurappu

6.30 pm – Deeparadana

6.45 pm – Athaza Pooja

7.00 pm – Siveli

7.30 pm – Palliyara Pooja

8.00 pm – Nada Adaikkal

How to reach the Temple

40 km from Thrissur

Nearby Temples

Irinjalakuda, Koodalmanikyam Temple – 21 km

Thrissur, Sri Vadukkunatha Temple – 40 km

Guruvayur Temple – 51 km