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Basically, temple architecture tradition of Kerala comes within the mainstream of Indian temple building tradition. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Vast majority of temples have their bases built of granite, the walls made either of wood, bricks and stucco, or laterite; the sloping superstructure made of wooden planks, tiles or sheet metal on timber frames, are adopted to suit the high rainfall of the region. The Guhanathaswamy temple is akin to hall temples at Pudukkottai and the Siva temple at Mangudi. The southern most of the group is the temple dedicated to Rama, square in plan, with its adhistana, walls and prastara reliefs on the side and the rear faces, corresponding to the door opening on the west, have ghanadwaras inset between the pilasters carrying the sala motif on top. www.kalakeralam.com /handicrafts/keralatemples.htm   (5470 words)

Welcome to kottayamtemples.com: The Ultimate Source of Information on Temples in Kottayam District of Kerala The structural temple of Kerala had its origin during the 9th century A.D. The Krishna temple at Trikkulasekharapuram near Tiruvanchikulam and the Kizhthali Siva temple nearby are dated to this period on the basis of inscription and stylistic evidences. The rock-cut temples are among the earliest known of the temples of Kerala and they are assigned to the period prior to 800 AD. The Shiva temples at Trikkandiyur and Triprangod and Ayyappan shrine in Karikkad have apsidal shrines. www.kottayamtemples.com   (2582 words)

Places to See (Tourist Places). Thrissur (Trichur). Kerala, India Travel (Tourist Information) - CalicutNet.com Vadakkumnatha Kshethram temple sits atop a hill in the centre of Thrissur. Legend goes that this temple was founded by Parasurama. The diety at the temple is said to embody the joy rapture experienced by Bharata, when he learned of reunion of Rama and Sita. www.calicutnet.com /travel/thrissur/places_to_see.htm   (500 words)

Vadakkumnatha Temple - Kerala's Famous Temple One of the oldest temples in the state, the Vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art. A striking feature of the temple is the Kuttambalam, which one sees on the left side as one enters the temple through the western gopuram. It is a pleasing feature of the times and this temple especially that hundreds of men and women flock to the temple for darshan from the early hours of the morning after taking their bath at all seasons of the year. www.kairaly.net /kai_vadakkumnathan.htm   (432 words)

Vadakkumnatha Temple The temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture. An ardent devotee of Lord Siva himself, he renovated the temple by creating a mammoth edifice, a ten-acre temple complex enclosed by lofty masonry walls. The neighbouring temples of Paramelkavu and Thiruvambady are the stage managers of the 30-hour-long Thrissur pooram. rakeshrk.tripod.com /Kerala/festivals/vadakkumnathan.html   (270 words)

Trichur,Travel Trichur,Hotels in Trichur,Tours in Thrissur,Tourism in Trichur,Trichur Travel Tour,Trichur in Kerala ... Vadakkumnatha Kshethram temple sits atop a hill in the centre of Thrissur. This temple is dedicated to Bharata, the loyal and selfless hero and strong supporter of Rama. The diety at the temple is said to embody the joy rapture experienced by Bharata, when he learned of reunion of Rama and Sita. kerala-cities.kerala-tourism.org /trichur-thrissur-travel-tourism.html   (518 words)

Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Kerala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) The non-violent and largely peaceful Vaikom Satyagraha of 1924 was instrumental in securing entry to the public roads adjacent to the Vaikom temple for people belonging to backward castes. In 1936, Sree Chithira Thirunal Balaramavarma Maharaja, ruler of Travancore issued the Temple Entry Proclamation, declaring the temples of his kingdom open to all worshippers, irrespective of caste. Kerala also had a tiny Jewish population till recently, said to date from 587 BC when they fled the occupation of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. www.hallencyclopedia.com /Kerala   (3005 words)

Travel Agents in Trichy India, Truchirapalli Travel Agents, Trichy Travel Guide, Travelling in Trichy, India Travel ... The Sri Jambukeswara Temple, at Tiruvankkaikaval, Srirangam is an island in the Kaveri river, north of Tiruchirapalli. Thrissur: Vadakkumnatha temple, Zoo, Museum and Archeological Museum are attractions in the city. This temple is one of the largest and most interesting temple complexes in India, built on an island in the middle of the Cauvery River and covering a staggering 2.5 sq km. www.travel-agents-in-india.com /cities/travel-agent-in-trichy.html   (485 words)

Thrissur, Cultural capital of Kerala - Cocohol The Lourdes Cathedral, Puthan Pally Church, Vadkkunathan temple, the Guruvayoor temple, Kodungalloor mosque are the famous religious institutions in Thrissur. This temple is a celebrated landmark of the district, the hill on which it has been built forms the reference point for directions to get anywhere in Thrissur. The Sri Rama temple at Triprayar, the Lady of Lourdes Cathedral and the Puhanpally Church and the temples and churches at Irinjalakkuda are the other famous places of worship. www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/thrissur-kerala.php   (1008 words)

webindia123.com-Semi classical dance of kerala-nanniar koothu It is in Trichur Vadakkumnatha temple, Ambalapuzha Srikrishna temple, Irinjalakuda Kootalmanikyam temple, Trippunittura Purnatrayeswara temple and Kottayam Kumaranellore Bhagavati temple that Nanniar Koothu is still conducted as a ritual offering though on a nominal scale. In the Vadakkumnatha temple at Trichur and in the Ambalapuzha temple Nanniar Koothu is begun on the day preceding Ashtamirohini day i.e. Nanniar Koothu is staged in the Koottambalam of temples. www.webindia123.com /kerala/Arts/semiclassicaldance2.htm   (645 words)

Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu, Kerala art and culture, Cultural package, Kalamandalam package, Contact Unique ... Presented in the temple precincts after dusk falls Kathakali is heralded by the Kelikottu or the beating of drums in accompaniment of the Chengila (gong). One day, during a temple festival, when Kunjan Nambiar was playing the drum for a Chaakiaar, he made a mistake. This dance was adopted by the Devadasi or temple dancers, hence also the name 'Dasiattam' which was very popular during the Chera reign from 9th to 12th century. www.uniquekerala.com /artsandculture.htm   (1570 words)

The Verdant Country - Kerala Cheruthuruthy is famous as a seat of the Kerala Kalamandalam, founded by the Poet Sri.Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom. Vadakkumnatha Temple is one of the oldest temple in the state. The temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art. www.verdantcountry.com /21day.htm   (499 words)

Keralcom Presented in the temple precincts after dusk falls Kathakali is heralded by the Kelikottu or the beating of drums in accompaniment of the Chengila (gong). This dance was adopted by the Devadasi or temple dancers, hence also the name 'Dasiattam' which was very popular during the Chera reign from 9th to 12th century. The Koodal Manickyam temple at Irinjalakkuda and the Vadakkumnatha temple at Thrissur are the main centres where Kootiyattam is still performed annually. www.keral.com /keralatourism/Artforms_of_Kerala.htm   (837 words)

Globes Travel Tamil Nadu the land of temple architecture, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka with its festivities and cultural extravaganza,.architectural monuments, shrines and temples, historic moments and natural beauty. Brihadeeshwara temple is unique in every sense; it is one of the biggest temples in south India, it displays an off the track architectural style, the tower over sanctum is unusually high(64.8mtr)is designed in such a way that the shadow of cupola never falls on the ground Sangameswar temple is situated at the confluence of rivers Bhavani and Cauvery. www.globestravel.com /southindia.html   (3313 words)

Loyal Tours and Travels, Chittoor Road, Ernakulam, Cochin, Kerala, India Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside. The most impressive processions are those from the Krishna Temple at Thiruvambadi and the Devi Temple at Paramekkavu which is quite a significant event for its devotees. The images of the deities from all temples of the village are taken on elephants to the main temple. www.loyaltoursindia.com /thrissur_pooram.html   (393 words)

Trichur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) The Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, which attracts thousands of pilgrims is said to date prior to the 16 th century. Tradition has it that the temple was created by Guru- the preceptor of the Devas, and the Vayu- the lord of the Winds. The temple is dedicated to Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan or the Lord of Guruvayur, and the idol is said to have been worshipped by Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka. www.in.com /cityguide/trichur.html   (709 words)

Thrissur-Kerala Travel India-India Travel Destinations An important religious and cultural centre for centuries, Thrissur was occupied by the kingdoms of Kochi (Cochin) from 16th to 18th century. In 1790 Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran, ascended the throne of Cochin and was the architect of present Thrissur town. Thissur Pooram, the grandest temple pageantry in Kerala, is celebrated here in April every year. indiantraveldestinations.com /kerala-travel-india/thrissur-trichur.html   (531 words)

RAASI ART FOUNDATION Palace and temple murals were filled with highly stylised pictures of gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon, representing imageries drawn from the descriptions in the invocatory verses or 'dhyana slokas'. The murals of Kanthaloor temple in Trivandrum district (13th century) and those of Pardhivapuram (Kanyakumari district) and Trivikramapuram in Tiruvananthapuram (14th century), Pisharikavu and Kaliampalli in Kozhikode district are the oldest temple murals of Kerala. The period between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries AD saw an upsurge in the execution of the murals - the Ramayana murals of Mattancherry Palace and the paintings in the temples like Trissoor Vadakkumnatha temple, Chemmanthitta Siva temple and those at Kudamaloor and Thodeekkalam in Kannur district and Padmanabhapuram palace, Guruvayur. www.raasiart.com /kerala.htm   (1798 words)

Cosmos Tours & Travels In the afternoon, a short city tour with a visit to Padmanabhaswamy Temple (foreigners are not allowed inside the temple). In the evening, visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi temple, which is one of the largest in India, and a city within itself. The temple is well known for its 197 metres long corridor, the longest in India, with enormous sculptured pillars lining it. www.cosmoskerala.com /tour_pilgrim.htm   (413 words)

www.keralahistory.ac.in The murals of Kanthaloor temple in Tiruvananthapuram district (thirteenth century) and those at Pardhivapuram (Kanyakumari district) and Trivikramapuram in Tiruvananthapuram (fourteenth century) are the oldest extant temple frescoes of Kerala. The temples at Panayannarkavu, Pundareekapuram, Pandavam, Trissoor, Chemmanthitta, Kaliampally and Thodeekkalm are equally famous for its frescoes. The old paintings in the Vadakkumnatha temple we understand were done by a Krishnan and his disciple. www.keralahistory.ac.in /muralsofkerala.htm   (1450 words)

Brahmaswom Madhoms and Swaamiyaar Madhoms (Mutts) On the northern side of the Mutt, the "Kotta" of Yogiyar of Vadakkumnatha Temple was existing. For that purpose, two Mutts were constructed at Mithranandapuram on the western side of the Padmanabhaswaamy Temple and the western Mutt was given to Naduvil Mutt and eastern Mutt to Munchira Mutt. There were temples under the management of the Mutts of Munchira on the south and of Chirakkal on the north, so that, their Highnesses could move from one to the other by walk, after Madhyaahnika and Bhiksha and before the Saayanthana Sandhyakaryas. www.namboothiri.com /articles/madhoms.htm   (1189 words)

Cochin/Kochi Trainsport Thrissur(80 Km): Former capital of Cochin state, Thrissur is famous for the Vadakkumnatha Temple and is the venus of the annual Pooram Festival held in April/May.The town is also known for its wood carvings and temple-arts. Haripad(94 Kms):Famous for the :lord Subramanya, Temple and the major snake-boat race held at Payipad (3 Km from Haripad) during Onam in August/September. Mannarsala(100 KM):It is famous for the snake (Nagaraja) temple situated in the forests. www.indiatravelite.com /cochin/cochintpt.htm   (826 words)

Kerala tourism news events, kerala newspaper, kerala information, kerala news, current events, travel news, kerala ... Thrissur Pooram, the mother of all temple festivals in the state, is essentially one of spectacles. The ezhunnellippu programme which is considered to be a ritual symbolising the visit of the Devi from the Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi temples to the Vadakkunnathan temple. The temple elephants are tied in the school compound. www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/news/index.php   (1681 words)

Buddha Poornima Buddhism was brought to Kerala in the third century BC and left its mark on the state. The Vadakkumnatha temple, Thrissur and the Siva temple at Madavoorppara near Thiruvananthapuram bear evidence of having been Buddhist shrine. The temple architecture, the Sastha cult, serpent worship, festival processions and even the Malayalam language show the influence of Buddhism. www.naturemagics.com /kerala-ethnic-traditional/buddha-poornima.shtm   (245 words)

Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal It is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival of Kerala. Thrissur, often hailed as the cultural capital of Kerala, is built around a hillock crowned by the famous Vadakkunathan (Siva) Temple, believed to have been founded by legendary Parasurama. The temple is a classical example of Kerala style of architecture and houses several sacred shrines. www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Thrissur   (2179 words)

Blessingsonthenet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Proceed to Bhagavathy Temple, Kadambuza,on the way to Bhagvathy temple have darshan at Mahadeva Temple, Peruvanam, Thanikkudam Temple 10 kms north west Thrissur. Have darshan at Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungallur 40 kms from Trichur. Have darshan at Nagaraja Temple Nagarkoil 20 kms, return to Trivandrum. www.blessingsonthenet.com /travel/showitinery.asp?tourid=T1019   (137 words)

Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) During the festival, a competition is held on the elephants as riders exchange their parasois at an incredible speed. In the unique procession, the central elephant carries an image of the deity around the Vadakkumnatha Temple. The evening celebrations consist of special offerings made to the temple by households, along the route of procession the city is beautifully decorated with, illuminations and grand fire work displays. www.malayali.com /pooram.htm   (95 words)

Koodiyattam,Heritage Art in Kerala Koodiyatam has its origins in the temples of ancient Kerala where the art was consecrated to appease the Gods. They styled themselves the Ambalavasi ("temple dwellers") as they were the elite group of temple servants. Every year Koodiyattam is still performed at the Koodal Manickyam temple at Irinjalakkuda and the Vadakkumnatha temple at Thrissur. www.mapsofindia.com /maps/kerala/performing-arts/koodiyattam.html   (661 words)

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