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{{short description|Hindu temple in Kerala, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox Mandir
| name = Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple
| image = Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple Entrance.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Temple Entrance
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| map_caption = Location in Kerala
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| other_names =
| country = {{Flag|India}}
| state = [[Kerala]]
| district = [[Thrissur District|Thrissur]]
| location = [[Kanjany]]
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Shiva]]<br>[[Mahavishnu|Lord Maha Vishnu]]
| festivals = [[Maha Shivaratri]], [[Ashtamirohini]]
| architecture = [[Architecture of Kerala|Kerala style]]
| temple_quantity = 2
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| inscriptions =
| year_completed = Not known
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'''Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple''', located in [[Kanjany]] in [[Thrissur district]] of [[Kerala]]. This temple is a classic example of the Dravidian style of architecture. Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple is situated near to [[Karuvannur River]] and the presiding deity of the [[temple]] is [[Shiva]], located in main sanctum sanatorium facing east. According to folklore, sage [[Parashurama|Parasurama]] has installed the idol.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shaivam.org/temples-of-lord-shiva/thrikkunnu-siva-temple|title=Thrikkunnu - Siva Temple - Abode of God Shiva On the Internet - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering|website=www.shaivam.org}}</ref> The temple is a part of the 108 famous [[Shiva]] temples in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vaikhari.org/108shivalaya.html|title=108 Shiva temples of Kerala - Worshiped by Parasurama Information|website=www.vaikhari.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thekeralatemples.com/knowmore/108_siva_temples.htm|title=Welcome to Kerala Temples-108 Siva Temples|website=www.thekeralatemples.com}}</ref>

== Temple Structure ==
It is believed that the idol of the principal deity here was installed by the [[Parasurama]] himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ramanan50.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/108-shiva-temples-64-villages-built-by-parashurama-list/|title=108 Shiva Temples 64 Villages Built By Parashurama List|website=www.ramanan50.wordpress.com}}</ref> The Kurumannur river flows nearby brings greenery around the temple. The temple is quite ancient, besides its religious importance, the temple is also surrounded by exquisite surroundings. The temple compound is 2 acres; Sri Mahadeva (Lord Shiva) and Lord Vishnu have been built in a separate temple complex. The temple complex (Nalambalam, Sanctum Santorium) and the lighthouse are built in the Kerala-Dravidian style of architecture.

The [[Sanctum Sanctorum]] (Sreekovil) of Shiva temple is round in shape (Vatta Srekovil) roofed with copper sheets and with two inside chambers. [[Sanctum Sanctorum]] of Vishnu Temple is in square shape (Chatura Sreekovil) tile roofed and facing west.

== Festival of Temple ==
The temple don't flag mast; so there is no festival one is at the temple of Lord Shiva and other is at Lord Vishnu's temple. The annual temple festival come in Malayalam month of Dhanu.

== Location ==
Temple situated 1 km away from [[Kanjany]] Junction in [[Trissur]]-[[Triprayar]] bus route through [[Vadanappally]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://shaivam.org/temples-of-lord-shiva/thrikkunnu-siva-temple|title=Thrikkunnu - Siva Temple - Abode of God Shiva On the Internet - Name of Hara encompass; World be free from Suffering|website=www.shaivam.org}}</ref>

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

==Temple Photos==
{{commons category}}
<gallery caption="Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple" widths="150px" heights="120px" perrow="5">
Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple Aerial View.jpg|Temple Aerial View
Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple Entrance.jpg|Temple Entrance
Thrikkunnathu Mahadeva Temple Sreekovil.jpg|Sreekovil
തൃക്കുന്ന് മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം.jpg|Nalambalam

</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Hindu temples in Kerala}}

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

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