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{{short description|Hindu temple in India}}
{{Infobox Mandir
| name = Thrikkariyoor Mahadeva Temple
| image = File:Thrikariyur_temple.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Main Temple Structure
| map_type = 
| map_caption = Location in Kerala
| coordinates = {{coord|10.084759|76.612658|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| other_names =
| country = {{Flag|India}}
| state = [[Kerala]]
| district = [[Ernakulam District]]
| location = [[Thrikkariyoor]], [[Kothamangalam]]
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Shiva|Thrikkariyurappan]]
| festivals = [[Maha Shivaratri]]
| architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala|Kerala style]]
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity = 1
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = Not known
| creator = Chera Dynasty
| website =
}}

'''Thrikkachoor Mahadeva Temple''' is located in the town of [[Kothamangalam]] in [[Ernakulam district]], on the northern bank of [[Kothayar]] river, a tributary of [[Muvattupuzha river]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India |author=Manohar Sajnani |publisher=Kalpaz Publications, Ashok Vihar |location=Delhi |year=2001 |isbn=81-7835-014-9}}{{page needed|date=October 2018}}</ref> It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is considered to be the last temple installed by sage [[Parasurama]] dedicated to [[Shiva]]. Thrikkariyoor (Karuvoor or Karaorai), believed to be the headquarters of Adi Cheras kings, is famous for its historical significance and legends. There are many centuries old historical records in Thrikkariyoor <ref>{{cite book |title=108 Siva Kshetrangal |author=Kunjikuttan Ilayath |publisher=H and C Books}}{{page needed|date=October 2018}}</ref>

== Temple Structure ==
The Thrikkakiyoor Mahadeva Temple is situated on a large temple complex of about 4 Acres. The temple is facing east; there are two towers in the east and west of the temple. When you get inside the eastern tower, you see the great Anakottil. The flag mast is made by teak with copper covered and is very old. Bilikkal mandapom is beyond that; ceiling roof of balikal pura have beautiful wooden carvings of Ashtadikpaka and Brahma. There is a large pond in front of the eastern temple tower. The entire temple structure has been constructed in order to face to this pond. The pond having entrance house it known as 'Eswara Seva Palace' (ml: ഈശ്വര സേവാ കൊട്ടാരം).

The main [[Sanctum sanctorum]] was constructed of two floors in the rectangular shape. This is one of the large rectangular Sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil) in Kerala. The two floors of the Sanctum sanctorum (sreekovil; ml: are copper. The sreekovil ([[Sanctum sanctorum]]) is adorned with beautiful frescoes and wooden sculptures. Though mural paintings were created earlier, for movies only painted in 2013. The backyard of the nalambalam is decorated with light house. Inside, there are huge doors on both sides. These devotees use the pamphlet and rest. There is a door on the southern doorway and a patrol on the northern doorway. The south west coast of Nalambalam have Thadapalli for the naivedyam preparations.

==See also==
* [[108 Shiva Temples]]
* [[Temples of Kerala]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Hindu temples in Kerala}}

[[Category:108 Shiva Temples]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Kerala]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Ernakulam district]]

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