Kodungalloor Temples

Many important and ancient temples in and around Kodungalloor are under this circuit. Temples covered are Alwar Temple Complex, Kizhthali Shiva Temple, Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, Shringapuram Mahadeva Temple, Patakulam Temple, Kuladeva Temple, Konkani Temple and Bhagavathi Temple.

Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple: This temple is said to be more than 2,000 years old and is remarkable for the number of representations of Shiva within it. There is a Namaskara Mandapam in front of the Shrikosvil with 16 pillars. Shivratri is celebrated in a grand manner. The Utsavam is held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (Feb-Mar). Devotees attend the Palliyara pujas, conducted just before the temple closes on full moon nights, to pray for a happy married life and to be blessed with children.

Kizhthali Shiva Temple: According to Keralolpathi, this temple existed during the Perumal reign (BC 113-AD 343). There were many other Shiva temples like Melthali, Nediyathali and Chingapuram Thali, in and around this temple. The Portuguese and the Dutch first destroyed this temple partially and with Tipu Sultan's attack, all but the garbhagriham was reduced to ruins.

Alwar Temple Complex: Shri Krishna Temple, Alwar Temple and Iyyappa Temple are located close to one another, with a water tank in the middle. The ancient Krishna Temple is believed to have been constructed around AD 800, by Kulasekara Alwar, the famous saint and poet. Idols of Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Nandagopar, Vasudevar, Mohini, Parthasarathy and Lord Parashuram are seen inside the complex.

Shringapuram Mahadeva Temple: The temple is on the Kodungalloor-Paravur road and can be approached from straight off this Highway, NH-17. It is also close to the palace, Kodungalloor Kovilakom. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple faces east and Shivarathiri is the famous festival celebrated here.

Patakulam: This tank which is of historical importance is close to the Chirakkal Palace. The Sastha Temple is on one side and the Chirakkal Palace on the opposite side.

Kuladeva Temple: This old temple is located on the Kodungalloor–Paravur Road, which is NH17.

Konkani Temple: This is the temple of the Konkani people and Lord Krishna is its main deity. The temple can be accessed from NH 17.

Kurumbakavu Bhagavathi Temple: It is assumed that the placement of the idol of Kannaki was done about 1800 years ago, by the dynast Cheran Chenkuttuvan. Bhadrakali is the presiding deity of the Temple. The Goddess faces the North. The most famous festival of Kurumbakavu is the Bharani Festival or Kavutheendal, which starts on the Bharani nakshatra of Meenam, which falls in late March or early April. Another important festival celebrated in the Temple is Navarathri.