Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple

Thirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple is best famous for the Thirunakkara Pooram hosted by the temple annually, in March month. This Festival is held in remembrance of the wedding of Siva & Parvati. Attracting a huge crowd, this festival is celebrated for consecutive 10 days and ends with Arattu which is a ritual of dipping an idol of a deity into a river or temple tank, with a procession of 9 elephants.

This temple is also famous for its architecture, unique collection of idols, and artifacts like murals, paintings, etc. The whole temple complex occupies about 4 acres of land which is rich in many trees and plants. And one of the largest Koothambalams in Kerala is situated in this temple.

This temple is a popular destination for those who seek a relaxing environment, be it local or the ones from outside Kerala. One can achieve a meditation kind of feel when they visit this temple.

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