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Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur
The temple is at the heart of Thrissur town
and at the centre of the 'Thekkinkadu Maidan' the venue of Thrissur pooram,
Spectacular festival of Kerala. Chief deity of Vadakkumnatha temple is Lord
Shiva known as 'Sree vadakkum nathan'. Kerala has 108 main shiva temples(maha
shiva kshethram). In these temples five of them have more fame. Ettumanoor,
Thalipparambu, Vaikom, Thriprangodu and Sri Vadkkumnathan. According to
epics Parasurama is the founder of this temple.
Thekkinkadu ground(Teak foreset), the ground surrounding the temple is 64 Acres.
The temple has 16 Acres and is located at the centre of the ground. The temple
has four gopuras (entrance ) in four directions with lot of decorative arts and
paintings. Three sreekovils (sanctum ) for Vadakkum nathan, shankaranarayana
moorthy and Sreerama Swamy. Sree Parvathi Devi and Mahaganapathy also have
separate places in the main Sreekovil. Shiva prathishta is self born (swayam
bhoo) but it can not be seen because of the ghee covered by the abhishekams. The
ghee at a height of 10 feet will not melt even in the summer for several years (Ney
mala). It is a miracle and short pieces of ghee from the mound are taken as a
medicine by devotees.
This temple has a lot of sub dieties. Besides other temples it will take more
time to complete your visit according to the rituals. Goshalakrishnan,
Nandikeswaran, Parasuraman, Simhodaran, Vedavyasan, Dharmashasthavu and the
stone as the monument of the great Srishankara.
A strong belief exists that Sree shakara is the incarnation of Mahadeva. His
parents were great devotees of this temple.
The great offering of this temple is 'neyyabhishekam'
(pouring ghee over the idol ). Whenever the mound of ghee collapse then
there will be an evil happening in Thrissur, is also a belief among
devotees.
The vast area, the giant old trees and the thekkin kadu all will lead us to
the harmony of nature and human beings in a deivine atmosphere. Its not just
a temple its a monument of our rich heritage and culture.
Administration of this temple is by Cochin Devaswom board.
Phone no:91 487 - 2426040
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