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Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple is included in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, an ancient Hindu Temple in the city of Trissur, Kerala, India. This temple is one of the oldest temples in Kerala and it has ancient architecture maintained and preserved well.
The people of Thrissur have maintained this architectural ancient beauty and history well. If you are one wants to enjoy the beauty of ancient architecture, you should visit Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple. This temple has the largest dance hall (Koothambalam) to perform the form of arts like Nangyar Koothu which performed in the background of beautiful paintings older than four hundred years old.
This Vadakkunnathan temple is a classic example of Kerala’s architectural architecture, and besides the Koothambalam, it has one monumental tower on each of the four sides. There is an old museum inside the Vadakkunnathan temple that explains the history, heritage, and culture of Kerala.
The temple is located in the center of Thrissur town on the hill lock where the entrance comprises of four Gopurams facing north, east, south, and west. The four gateways of the entrance of the temple representing the architectural beauty of the Vadakkunnathan temple.
The Vadakkunnathan temple was built at the time of Perumthachan and he lived in the second century, so people believe that the Koothambalam may be more than 1600 years old. If you are planning to visit the temple, ensure you wear perfect ethnic wear as there is a dress code to be followed before you are entering inside.
FAQ's
Things to do at Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple
As the temple is one of the sacred places thousands of people visit daily, there are no tourist activities available. But surely, the temple should be on your list of places to visit in Thrissur to enjoy the tradition, history, heritage, and ancient structural beauty of the temple.
Entry Fee to Vadakkunnathan Temple
There is no entry fee to Vadakkunnathan Temple
Best Time to Vadakkunnathan Temple
You can visit the temple for the whole year but the best time to visit the temple is between April and May as there will be Thrissur Pooram held every year during this time.
How to Reach Vadakkunnathan Temple
As the temple is located at the center of the town, reaching here is pretty easy using a cab, autorickshaws, and bus. The nearest railway station is the Thrissur railway station which is just 1.7 kilometers away from the temple. The airport nearby the temple is Cochin International Airport which is 50 kilometers away. There are direct state buses from the airport to the Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple or you can hire a cab and it will take only an hour’s time.
