Vadakkunnathan Temple

Love visiting the ancient temples of India? One cannot miss going to the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur. The temple is known for its beautiful and old pics which are rich in the culture and heritage of Kerala. The Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala has received the award of excellence from the UNESCO. It is one of the oldest temples in Kerala, which has Mural paintings quite 400 years old, and the Vadakkunnathan Temple is 1000 years old.
If you want to enjoy the architecture of Vadakkunnathan Temple, then you must visit in Thrissur. The temple has architectural beauty, history, heritage and also culture. People of Thrissur has maintained its culture and tradition of Vadakkunnathan temple. There are shrines Of Maha Vishnu and Shankara Narayana which are located at the temple. It also has the largest dance hall called Koothambalam, which reflects the architecture of Kerala. There are various traditional performances that are held at the festival of Vadakkunnathan Temple, and it is known as Nangyar Koothu. There is Thiruvambadi Krishna temple and Paramekkavu Devi Temple Outside the temple. The temple receives hundreds of devotees every day, especially at the weekend and on Mondays people have to use faith and believe in the temple. Nathan Temple in Thrissur has one of the best in the traditional architectural sense of Kerala.

The temple is situated on the hill lock which is around a large stone And share is an area of 9 acres. The entrance of Vadakkunnathan Temple is facing north, east, south, and west which comprises four gopurams. The entrances are the four massive gateways and have a ball around the temple that reflects the skills and craftsmanship of constructing the place. There are main shrines of Vadakkunnathan, Shankaranarayan and Lord Rama. The entrance of the left has copper plates on the sloping roofs and also the theatre.

There is also an old museum that is present inside the Vadakkunnathan Temple, which reflects the culture and art of Kerala. There are various wall paintings, wood carvings and different magnificent art pieces that are preserved in the museum. If you are visiting the Vadakkunnathan Temple, you must go to the museum to know more details about it. There are times when the temples are very crowded as especially on the festival days. On the Maha Shivaratri, lakhs of lambs are being lit, and it is one of the most magnificent views inside the temple.

If you are visiting with your friends and family, make sure that you wear a perfect Indian wear attire to visit the temple. As there is a strict dress code, you need to make sure that you respect the tradition and culture by entering the temple. There are various festivals apart from the main festival in Maha Shivaratri, Thrissur Pooram Which is celebrated from April to May.

The celebration lasts till 36 hours and includes the joyous occasion where there are fireworks shows at the temple. There is an annual festival called the Anayoottu Festival which involves feeding the elephants and one of the major festivals of Vadakkunnathan Temple. Various elephants which are placed in the crowd where people feed them and worship. In this festival different devote come from all parts of the country to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. One must visit this temple which is known for its magnificent beauty and faith to get answers to all your wishes.