Annamanada Mahadeva Temple, Thrissur, Kerala

Annamanada Mahadeva Temple, Thrissur, Kerala

Annamanada Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at Annamanada in Thrissur District in Kerala, India. This Temple is situated on the banks of Chalakudy River. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama. The temple is being administered by the Cochin Devaswom Board. Annamanada has produced some of the greatest Panchavadhyam artists. 

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Festivals

The annual festival is celebrated during Kumbham (February or March). The festival lasts for ten days. Laksha Deepam on sixth day is very famous. The Thiruvathira Aarattu on the concluding day of the annual festival is done in the Annamanada River. Pradosham, Shivarathri and Ardra (particularly in Dhanu) days are of special significance.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Koratty, 7 Kms from Koratty Angadi Railway Station, 9 Kms from Mala, 11 Kms from Chalakudy, 13 Kms from Angamaly, 19 Kms from Cochin Airport, 42 Kms from Thrissur and 46 Kms from Cochin. There is a bridge connecting Annamanada to Koratty via Valoor - Pulikkakadavu Palam. Koratty is situated on Salem – Cochin highway.

Location