Ariyannur temple, Thrissur

Ariyannur temple at Kandanisserry in Thrissur has a carved entrance gable which has been compared to the wooden sculptures of American artist Louise Nevelson. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is located around 30 km from Thirssur town.

The village of Ariyannur is also famous as a megalithic site with huge umbrella-like stones (Topikkal) covering the burial. An archeological site, six umbrella stones stand here in a group.  An umbrella stone consists of a curvilinear laterite stone with a wide circular flat base resting on four clinostats. Locally known as Kudaikkallu (Umbrella Stone), the site is a protected monument under the control of Archaeological Survey of India since 1951.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about 25 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 75 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

R C Park

Opposite Town Hall
Kunnamkulam
9895442515

Approximate Distance: 5.2 KM

Hotel

Krishna Inn

East-Nada, Guruvayur,Thrissur
487-2550777 2560300
9497333777

Approximate Distance: 4.03 KM

Hotel

Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel

East Nada
Guruvayoor
487-2552408 2560141
9400008658

Approximate Distance: 4.09 KM

Hotel

KR Grand Residency

Parayil Market Road
Kunnamkulam
4885-211564
9947199219

Approximate Distance: 5.55 KM

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Location

Latitude: 10.603751, Longitude: 76.080294