India | Kerala | Thrissur

Avittathur Shiva Temple




Avittathur Shiva Temple, a 1000-year-old shrine, is located 4 km from Irinjalakuda, in Thrissur District, Kerala. It is devoted to Lord Shiva. Its outer walls are graced with beautiful paintings depicting scenes from the epics.

A ten-day-festival is held here annually. The major attraction is Thidampu Ezhunnallathu, which is conducted on the ninth day of the festival. The festival concludes with the Aarattu.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thrissur
Location: Irinjalakuda
Thrissur    

Keyword

Copyright 2014 by Online Highways LLC. Enjoy some India trivia. Send Us Your Comments