Thrichattukulam Mahadevar Temple
The temple of Thrichattukulam Mahadeva is a temple of Lord Sivan located at the junction of Trichattukulam. The famous Vembanad Lake runs through this samll town. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala.
The idol of Lord Shiva is worshiped in the east. The temple is built in Kerala Dravidian Style and the sacred edifice and sacrificial wall. It is rich with beautiful wooden sculptures. Outside the palace and the altar, a large ivory tower was built along with the east tower. The temple pond is built on the north-east corner of the east side of the temple. The temple is renowned for its magnificent wood carvings made of plankton. The sanctum sanctorum is made of two types of rectangles and lined with copper plates.
Previously, this temple was under the management of Nampoothiris. Later, the temple came under the administration of a family of warriors and continued to be maintained by them for a long time. Finally, it came under the command of the King of Venad. The Temple is now under the control of Travancore Devaswom Board. Lord Thrichattukulathappan is locally known as Vaduthalayesan.
Location
Panavally
Main Deity
Lord Siva
Other Deities
Sree Ganapathy, Sree Mahamaya and Sree Nagayakshiyamma.
Festivals
Maha Sivarathri.
Main Offerings
Jaladhara, Koovalam Leaf Garland, Bhagavathi Seva, Ganapathy Homam.
How To Reach
By Air: Cochin International Airport is situated at 46.3 KM from the temple.
By Rail: Cherthala Railway Station is 20.3 KM from the Temple.
By Road: KSRTC Bus Stop is 12.3 KM from the Temple.