Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple
Ernakulam district, Kerala
Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple is located in the town of Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, on the northern bank of Kothayar river, a tributary of Muvattupuzha river. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is considered to be the last temple installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. Thrikkariyoor, believed to be the headquarters of Adi Chera dynasty kings, is famous for its historical significance and legends. There are many centuries old historical records in Thrikkariyoor
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Where it is
Ernakulam district, Kerala. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Ernakulam Town Railway station (ERN), about 47 km by road.
- By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), about 30 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Vaikom Mahadeva Temple – Vaikom, Kottayam district, on the shore of Vembanad Lake (about 55 km)
- Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple – Ettumanoor, Kottayam district (12 km north of Kottayam on the MC Road) (about 58 km)
- Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur – Thekkinkadu Maidan, Round North, Thrissur (about 82 km)
- Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple – Triprayar (Valapad), Thrissur district, on the Theevra (Thriprayar) river (about 82 km)
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