Trichur
Worship Places in Trichur
GURUVAYUR
SREE KRISHNA TEMPLEGuruvayur, located in Chavkkad Taluk where the famous Sree Krishna Temple is situated, is one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centres of India. It is believed that Devaguru - Brahaspathi and Vayu Bhagavan in the presence of Parasurama adomed the idol at Guruvayur. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.
There are direct train and bus service to Guruvayur. Temple is situated at 29 Kms away from West of Thrissur.
The important religious festivals are the Ashtami Rohini (Aug-Sept), the Sukla Paksha Ekadasi (Nov-Dec), the Vishu Kani (April-May), and the 10 days Utsavam (Feb-March) of these the Edakasi draws the largest crowd. Guruvayur Sathyagraha of historical importance was launched in front of this temple inn. A pillar has been installed here. MUMMIYUR TEMPLE
(1 Km away from Guruvayur)
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The visit to Guruvayur is not complete without a visit to Mammiyur. This Shiva temple is renowned for its wall paintings and exquisite sculpture.
Offering timings
4.30 am to 12.30 pm, 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. VADAKKUMNATHAN TEMPLE
This temple is a classical example of Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and works of art. This is the venue of the world famous Thrissur Pooram Festival celebrated annually in April-May. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.
Offering timings
4.30 am to 11 pm, 5 pm to 8.30 pm. "NALAMBALAM"
Visiting nalambalam is considered to be a sacred event during the Malayalam month Karkidakam. Nalambalam consists of temples of brothers Sri Rama, Bharatha, Lakshmana & Shathrugnan.
1. Thriprayar : - (22 Kms from Thrissur) Famous temple dedicated to Lord Shri Rama. The important festival here is the Thriprayar Ekadasi held for three days in Vrischikam (Nov-Dec). Offering timings - 4.30 am to 12.30 pm, 4.30 pm to 8 pm. Phone 91 487 -2391375
2. Irinjalakuda Koodalmanickam Temple: - (21 Kms from Thrissur). This ancient and historic is dedicated to Bharatha the Brother of Sri Rama. The colour full 11 day annual festival in Medom (April-May) with pageant of 13 caparisoned elephants. This marks the end of temple festival season in Kerala. Offering timings 3 am to 11.30 am & 5 pm to 8.30 pm Phone- 95 480 2822631
3. Payemmel Temple: - (40 Kms from Thrissur near Aripalam- Irinjalakuda) this ancient and historic is dedicated to Shathrugna the Brother of Sri Rama. It is considered to be the only one temple dedicated Shathrugna.
4. Moozhikulam Temple:- Situated near Angamaly in Ernakulam District. Dedicated to Lord Lekshmana, bother of Lord Sri Rama.
SRI KURUMBA BAGAVATHI TEMPLE, KODUNGALLUR
(40 Kms from Thrissur)
Renowned for Kavutheendal, Kozhikallumoodal, Palakkal vela sweekarikkal and Kodungallur Thalam sweekarikkal. Meena masa Bharani , called the Kodungallur Bharani which is the most famous.
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