Kattakampal Temple

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Kattakampal Temple
Kattakampal Temple.jpg
Temple entrance facing east
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThrissur
DeityShiva, Bhagavathi
FestivalsKattakampal Pooram
Location
LocationKattakampal
StateKerala
Country India
Geographic coordinates10°41′22″N 76°02′14″E / 10.6895174°N 76.0372204°E / 10.6895174; 76.0372204Coordinates: 10°41′22″N 76°02′14″E / 10.6895174°N 76.0372204°E / 10.6895174; 76.0372204
Architecture
TypeKerala style
Completed2000 Years Old
Monument(s)1

Kattakampal Temple is located at Kattakampal village in Thrissur district. The main deity of the temple is Shiva in the Sanctum sanctorum facing east.[1] But temple is famous for Kattakampal Bhagavathy in the separate Sanctum sanctorum facing west. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva Temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva. [2] [3] [4] According to legends the Kattakampal temple is considered as 2000 years old. Temple is famous for the annual Pooram celebrations (Kattakampal Pooram). The ten days festival finishes on Pooram day (Pooram asterism) in the Malayalam month of Medam (April / May). The major highlight of the pooram festival is the Kali - Darika War and Darika Vadham (killing of the demon Darikasura).[5]

Temple architecture[]

The temple is situated in Kattakampal village tiny peninsula in Thrissur district. The temple comprises a plot of land about two acres. The temples of Shiva are of great significance when inspecting temple architecture. The over-all temple complex faces west.

See also[]

  • Temples of Kerala

Location[]

Kattakambal Temple is located at Kattakampal of Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district.

Temple Photos[]

  • Kattakampal Temple

  • Lord Shiva Temple Nalambalam

  • Sub Deity Temple

  • Devi Kali Temple Facing East

  • Temple Nalambalam

  • Temple Compound

References[]

  1. ^ "108 Shiva Temples in Kerala created by Lord Parasurama". www.vaikhari.org. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. ^ Kunjikuttan Ilayath. 108 Siva Kshetrangal. H and C Books.
  3. ^ "108 Shiva Temples created by Lord Parasurama in Kerala – Sanskriti - Hinduism and Indian Culture Website". Sanskrtimagazine.com. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  4. ^ "108 Shivalaya Nama Stotram - 108 Shivalaya Nama Stothra – Temples In India Information". Templesinindiainfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Kerala Culture- Kattakambal Pooram". www.keralaculture.org. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
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